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The policy stated in this section does not apply to MA Q or MA X or immigrants who lack immigration documentation or whose immigration status cannot be verified or visiting non- citizens. Penalties may be assessed when an individual does not apply for, or provide, an SSN. These penalties are discussed in the following sections.

2404.25.10 PENALTIES FOR SSN NON-COMPLIANCE The policy stated in this section does not apply to MA Q or MA X or immigrants who lack immigration documentation or whose immigration status cannot be verified or visiting non- citizens.

The refusal of an applicant to provide or apply for an SSN results in their ineligibility.38 This ineligibility will continue until the applicant who has failed to comply comes into compliance with the SSN requirement. When the ineligible individual is a parent or sibling required to be included in the AG, his or her income and resources must be considered when determining the financial eligibility of the remaining AG members.39

2404.30.00 VERIFICATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER The policy stated in this section does not apply to MA Q, MA X or immigrants who lack immigration documentation or whose immigration status cannot be verified or visiting aliens.

Eligibility systems complete a data exchange with the SSA for the purpose of verifying SSNs. When an SSN is verified, the eligibility system will be automatically updated.

2404.30.05 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS NOT VERIFIED THROUGH DATA EXCHANGE The policy stated in this section does not apply to MA Q, MA X or immigrants who lack immigration documentation or whose immigration status cannot be verified or visiting aliens. If verification does not occur through interface, the eligibility system will generate task T0286 SVES SSN Verification - SSN not in SSA File. The eligibility worker must obtain verification of the individual's SSN to ensure the correct number is being submitted for verification. The following documentation is acceptable:

• Social Security card