9012.2 Obtaining SSNs for Food Stamp Household Members

For those individuals who provide SSN's prior to certification, recertification or at any office contact, record the SSN and verify it in accordance with DSSM 9032.5. For those individuals who do not have a SSN, issue an Form 122 including the system-generated unique identifier (Client ID#) for each individual listed on the form. (Inclusion of the unique identifier will enable automatic transmittal of the SSN to the DCIS database.) Inform the household where to apply and what information will be needed. Advise the household member that proof of application from SSA will be required prior to certification (SSA normally uses the Receipt of Application for a Social Security Number, Form SSA- 5028, as evidence that an individual has applied for a SSN). Follow this same procedure for individuals who do not know if they have a SSN, or are unable to find their SSN. If the household is unable to provide proof of application for a SSN for a newborn, the household must provide the SSN or proof of application at its next recertification or within 6 months following the month the baby is born, whichever is later. If the household is unable to provide a SSN or proof of application at its next recertification within 6 months following the baby’s birth, DSS shall determine if the good cause provisions of DSSM 9012.4 apply.