; and (iii) such other information as the Commissioner may require to verify the status of the dependent relative; and (B) for every qualifying month or period of up to 12 consecutive qualifying months that occurs after the first period of 12 consecutive qualifying months, the individual certifies, in such form and manner as the Commissioner shall require, that the information provided in the individual’s application for benefits under this section has not changed. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 209(k)(1) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking and before 230(b)(2) the first time it appears; and (2) by inserting and 235(b)(1)(A)(i), after 1977), . 4. Promoting State programs to provide medical training to caregivers (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services is authorized to make grants to States to support State programs that provide medical training to individuals who provide care to dependent relatives without monetary compensation. (b) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.