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When the household or someone acting on its behalf has a sincere religious objection to providing an SSN or applying for a SSN, all household members may participate in the program if otherwise eligible. Good cause does not include delays due to illness, lack of transportation or temporary absences. The SSA makes provisions for mail in applications in lieu of applying in person. If the household member can show good cause why an application for a SSN has not been completed in a timely manner, that person is allowed to participate for one month in addition to the month of application. If the household member applying for a SSN has been unable to obtain the documents required by SSA, the eligibility staff member makes every effort to assist in obtaining these documents. Good cause for failure to apply for an SSN must be shown monthly for the household member to continue to participate. Once an application has been filed, the household member continues to participate, pending notification of the member’s SSN. SSN INELIGIBLE: If a household member does not apply without good cause for a SSN or does not provide their SSN, that individual is ineligible to participate in SNAP. Ineligibility applies to the individual for whom the SSN is not provided and not to the entire household. ENDING DISQUALIFICATION: An ineligible household member may establish eligibility by providing an SSN or verifying the member has applied for one. SSNs are entered into the CHIMES system. The number is verified through a computer interface with SSA. Effective Date: July 25, 2022