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direct verification of alien immigration status with INS. INS has undergone a name change to Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) under the Department of Homeland Security.

NOTE: SAVE procedures are not to be initiated for individuals who declare U.S. citizenship by birth or naturalization. Verification requirements for citizens are discussed in Sections 2402.15.00 and 2402.15.05. 2404.00.00 PROVIDING A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Each applicant must, as a condition of eligibility, furnish their Social Security Number (SSN). A verbal statement from the individual or authorized representative is sufficient to meet this requirement. If the SSN is unknown or has never been obtained, the individual must apply for an SSN through the local Social Security Administration (SSA) office.

The applicant should be informed that when applying for SNAP providing the Social Security Number (SSN) of each household member is voluntary and that failure to provide the SSN will result in the denial of SNAP to everyone who doesn't provide this information.

The SSN of an AG member who is not a participating member of the AG but whose income or resources are included in the budget, is required for data exchange purposes.

An applicant/recipient who does not have an SSN or who cannot remember the SSN must contact the SSA and apply for a number.

If any applicant/recipient shows multiple cards for himself to the DFR, it is to be reported to the local SSA District Office for investigation. The same procedure applies if it is suspected that multiple SSNs exist.

For more information on individuals who are and are not required to provide a social security number please refer to section 3205.00.00. 2404.15.00 HOSPITAL ENUMERATION

The notice provided by hospitals indicating that an individual applied for an SSN is sufficient verification of compliance with eligibility requirements only if the notice (SSA-2853) contains the applicant's name and is signed and dated by a hospital representative and includes the title of the representative. 2404.20.00 EXCEPTION TO PROVIDING/APPLYING FOR A SSN (S)

The SSN requirement may be waived for the month of application for individuals in expedited households. These individuals must apply for or provide a SSN prior to the first full month of eligibility unless good cause exists. Refer to Section 2404.20.05)