Social Security Numbers

GENERAL RULE - Each household member must furnish a Social Security Number or provide proof of application for one before certification. If a member has more than one Social Security Number, all numbers must be provided.

If the household is unable to provide proof of application for a Social Security number (SSN) for a newborn, the household must provide the SSN or proof of application at its next recertification or within 6 months following the month the baby is born, whichever is later. If the household is unable to provide a SSN or proof of application for SSN at its next recertification within 6 months following the baby's birth, good cause shall be determined.

Responsibility

FAILURE TO COMPLY: The household shall be advised that refusal or failure to provide a Social Security Number will result in disqualification of the non-complying member, unless good cause exists. See FS 444-4 for disqualification procedures.

GOOD CAUSE: Good cause exists if a "good faith" effort is being made by the household to fulfill its responsibility and cooperate with the Social Security Office and the agency. Individuals with good cause for failure to comply shall be allowed to participate for an additional month. A good cause determination must be made each month thereafter.

ENDING DISQUALIFICATION FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY: A disqualified individual may become eligible by providing a Social Security Number or proof of application.

VERIFICATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Social Security Numbers shall be verified through computer cross matching with SSA.