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UNOFFICIAL 1714.1-5 knowledgeable of the individual's circumstances may be accepted as verification of age. The individual’s record shall contain documentation of the:

(1) Name of the relatives or friends; and (2) Facts on which the relatives' or friends' knowledge is based. (e) When all reasonable efforts to establish age have failed, an estimate of age based upon an examination by a physician shall be used. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §§435.401, 435.520, 435.956) (Imp: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §§435.401, 435.520, 435.945, 435.952, 435.956)

§§17-1714.1-5 to 17-1714.1-9 (Reserved).

SUBCHAPTER 2

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

§17-1714.1-10 Purpose. This subchapter establishes the requirement for a social security number (SSN) for determining an individual’s eligibility for medical assistance. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 CFR §§435.910, 435.920, 435.930, 435.956) (Imp: HRS §346-14; 42 CFR §§435.910, 435.920, 435.930, 435.956)

§17-1714.1-11 Furnishing of social security number. (a) The department shall require, as a condition of eligibility, that each individual applying for medical assistance furnish a SSN, except as provided in paragraph (c). (b) If an individual is unable to furnish a SSN or has not been issued a SSN, the department shall: (1) Assist the applicant in completing an application for a SSN; (2) Obtain evidence required under the SSA regulations to establish the age,