9012.6 Use of Social Security Numbers

Official source

The Division is authorized to use Social Security Numbers in the administration of the Food Stamp Program. To the extent determined necessary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, State agencies are given access to information regarding individual Food Stamp Program applicants and participants who receive benefits under Title XVI of the Social Security Act (SSI) to determine such a household's eligibility to receive assistance and the amount of assistance, or to verify information related to the benefit of the households. Use the State Data Exchange (SDX) to the maximum extent possible. Use SSN's to prevent duplicate participation, to facilitate mass changes in Federal benefits and to determine the accuracy and/or reliability of information given by households. In particular, DSS will use SSN's to request and exchange information on individuals through IEVS (see DSSM 2013.1).

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9012.6 Use of Social Security Numbers

Official source

The Division is authorized to use Social Security Numbers in the administration of the Food Stamp Program. To the extent determined necessary by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, State agencies are given access to information regarding individual Food Stamp Program applicants and participants who receive benefits under Title XVI of the Social Security Act (SSI) to determine such a household's eligibility to receive assistance and the amount of assistance, or to verify information related to the benefit of the households. Use the State Data Exchange (SDX) to the maximum extent possible. Use SSN's to prevent duplicate participation, to facilitate mass changes in Federal benefits and to determine the accuracy and/or reliability of information given by households. In particular, DSS will use SSN's to request and exchange information on individuals through IEVS (see DSSM 2013.1).