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UNOFFICIAL 1714.1-7 obtain such information from, federal agencies and other data sources, including the SSA, Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Homeland Security. A “state electronic service” means a service established by the State through which the department may verify certain information with, or obtain such information from, state agencies and other data sources, including the Department of Labor, or other departments as appropriate. (c) If the department is not able to verify the SSN through a federal or State electronic service, the department shall verify the SSN through other means. (d) The department shall not deny or delay medical assistance to an individual who meets all other eligibility requirements pending the issuance or verification of the individual’s SSN by the SSA or if the individual meets one of the exceptions in subsection 17-1714.1-11(c). The individual shall be required to report the SSN to the department immediately upon receipt. (e) When the SSN has been verified, the department shall make a permanent entry to the individual’s electronic account to prevent the unnecessary reverification of the SSN. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §§435.910, 435.920, 435.949, 435.956) (Imp: HRS §346- 71; 42 C.F.R. §§435.910, 435.920, 435.949, 435.956)

§17-1714.1-13 Use of SSN. The department shall notify the individual that the SSN is required by section 1137(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1320b-7(a)(1)) to: (1) Verify income, eligibility, and benefits for purposes of medical assistance through computer matches authorized under the federal or State electronic services described in section 17-1714.1-12(b); and (2) Complete computer matching to prevent duplicate participation or assistance, to facilitate mass changes in federal benefits, and to verify the accuracy and reliability