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for U.S. citizens, provide a valid and verifiable Social Security number, if not already provided; and for Qualified Aliens, provide a valid and verifiable Social Security number and a nine-digit Alien Number, if not already provided.
The Agency will send at least thirty days’ advance notice of the requirement to comply with the new requirements for persons certified under the prior rules.
Persons who comply with the new requirements and are determined to be eligible will have their certification period shortened to end on the sooner of the following dates:
six months from the month the recipient complies with the new requirements, or twelve months from the original determination, if there are less than six months remaining in the certification period.
Persons who do not comply, or who do comply and are determined to be ineligible for the Alliance, will be terminated after timely and adequate notice.
Fair Hearings 4.6.4
An applicant/recipient dissatisfied with an action taken by the Department which affects Alliance benefits, participation or requirements can request a fair hearing. The hearing process outlined in Part VIII: Chapter 7, Case Maintenance: Grievances and Fair Hearings should be used.
Fraud in Obtaining Benefits 4.6.5
An applicant, or his/her authorized representative, must give true, accurate and complete documents and information. A person who gives false, deceptive or misleading documents or information may lose his/her benefits and face civil and criminal penalties.
Non-cooperation in Eligibility Review 4.6.6
An applicant and his/her authorized representative must cooperate with District investigators and their duly authorized agents who review the applicant’s eligibility record. The requirement for cooperation includes being interviewed by investigators, but the applicant may still refuse entry in his/her home. An applicant who fails to cooperate may lose his/her benefits. An applicant and his/her authorized representative may face civil and criminal penalties.
VERIFICATION 4.7
Except where noted earlier, the SSR should use standard verification procedures to verify financial and nonfinancial eligibility requirements.