How do I verify my government assistance status?

Who is eligible for Target’s Assist discount? 
Target Circle™ members who qualify for benefits from any of the following government assistance programs:

• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
• LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program).
• Medicaid.
• SSI (Supplemental Security Income).
• TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).
• WIC (Women, Infants, Children).

  
What documentation is accepted? 
Your official document must show: 

• First and last name.
• Date of issue (within the last 12 months) or date of expiry (must be valid).

Accepted documents include:

• Program Card.
  • Example: Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Card. Please provide back and front.
• Government Program Eligibility Notification Letter.
  • Example: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility letter.
• Government Program Portal Status Screenshot.
  • Example: Screenshot of your Medicare application status on your online account.
• Bank statement showing recent payment of the selected benefit.

How will my personal information be used?  

• Information entered will be used for verification purposes, for Target Circle benefits and in accordance with Target’s privacy policy. To verify your eligibility, Target partners with SheerID, a nationally-recognized eligibility verification service. SheerID will not rent or sell your information.  

Why wasn’t I verified right away?  

• Your verification may not have been successful due to common issues such as using a nickname or a typo when entering information. Please review all your information to ensure it was entered correctly and as shown on your official documents. 
• Common issues may include: 
  • Difference in name as it appears on documents. For example, official documents list the first name as Jamie but Jay is submitted on the verification form.
  • General typos (Ex. Entered wrong birth year).

 
When will my verification expire? 
Your verification status will expire after one year. You'll need to verify your status again to stay eligible for a Target Circle 360 discounted monthly membership. If you don’t re-verify, your monthly membership will continue at the full price.