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MS 3640

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Volume 2 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP)

MS 3640 – R. 8/1/10 – OMTL – 368 Use of the Social Security Number (SSN)

The Department for Community Based Services is authorized to use SSNs in the administration of benefit programs.

The SSN is used in the following ways:

A. Access BENDEX (BDX) information regarding individuals who currently receive SNAP, Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP), Medical (MA), or State Supplementation benefits, and receive benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act (Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance (RSDI);

B. Access the State Data Exchange (SDX) to determine if any household member is currently receiving SSI income and the amount;

C. Access other computer files available to the Department, e.g., Income and Eligibility and Enrollment System (IEVS), Unemployment Insurance (UIB), etc.; and

D. Prevent duplicate participation and determine the accuracy and/or reliability of other income information given by households, e.g., wage records.