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would be harmed by requiring cooperation or by continued child support services agency activities. (k) The department will report to the child support services agency each decision made concerning a claim of good cause. If the child support services agency has reason to question the department’s decision, it may ask for reconsideration. (Eff. 8/5/92, Register 123; am 10/1/93, Register 127; am 10/1/97, Register 143; am 1/7/2005, Register 173) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.27.020

AS 47.27.005 AS 47.27.040 Editor’s note: As of Register 171 (October 2004), and acting under AS 44.62.125(b)(6) and sec. 12, ch. 107, SLA 2004, the regulations attorney made technical changes to reflect the name change of the child support enforcement agency to the child support services agency made by sec. 1, ch. 107, SLA 2004. 7 AAC 45.255. Social security enumeration. (a) An ATAP applicant shall

(1) present to the department or a fee agent the applicant’s actual social security card or a photocopy of it;

(2) submit a written statement giving the applicant’s social security number;

(3) enter the applicant’s social security number on the ATAP application form;

(4) complete a federal Social Security Administration form applying for a number, and comply with all Social Security Administration requirements for completion of the form; or

(5) show proof of application for a social security number as part of the state’s birth registration process. (b) The department will not delay or deny assistance while a social security number application is being processed or while a social security number is being verified. (c) If an applicant fails to provide or apply for a social security number, the department will not include that applicant’s needs in the ATAP eligibility determination or payment calculation.