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MISSISSIPPI DIVISION OF MEDICAID Eligibility Policy and Procedures Manual CHAPTER 102 – Non-Financial Requirements Page |20 Effective Date: January 2019 SSA Citizenship Response The FDSH SSA Composite response to citizenship is a Yes (Y) or No (N) response. The possible SVES citizenship responses from SSA are as follows: Code Response Decision A SSN is verified, no indication of death Citizenship is substantiated B SSN is verified, no indication of death Unable to substantiate citizenship C SSN is verified, indication of death Citizenship is substantiated D SSN is verified, indication of death Unable to substantiate citizenship When the SVES response is a non-match, a manual SVES request must be submitted with the correct information (check name, SSN and DOB to identify the mismatch). Taking Action on SSA Response A “Y” response appearing as SSA Composite data or a response of “A” or “C” in the SVES response for an applicant verifies citizenship and identity for eligibility purposes. If SSA indicates the individual is deceased but the regional office is unaware of this, the discrepancy must be resolved. A response of “N” appearing as SSA Composite data or a response of “B” or “D” in the SVES response indicates citizenship and identity is not verified and further action is necessary: • If the applicant is not otherwise eligible, deny the application for the appropriate reason. In the comment section of the notice, inform the applicant that verification of citizenship and identity will be required if a reapplication is filed. • If the applicant is a former recipient and the case record contains documentary verification of citizenship/identity as outlined in 102.04.04 or if the individual is exempt from the citizenship verification requirements as outlined in 102.04.01 above, proceed with the eligibility determination. If SSA indicates the individual is deceased and the regional office is unaware of this, the discrepancy must be resolved.