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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 230 SOCIAL SECURITY ENUMERATION

FNS 230 Change #8-2021 July 21, 2021 C. Determine accuracy of information given by the Food and Nutrition Services unit (FNSU); and D. Perform matches with the Department of Employment Services (DES), Social Security Administration (SSA), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as required by the Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS); and E. Facilitate mass changes in federal benefits. Once the individual provides a SSN, the individual has until the next recertification to provide verification of the SSN. 230.04

TYPES AND VERIFICATION OF SSN A. Types of Social Security Cards and Numbers: The Social Security Administration issues three types of Social Security cards. All cards show the name and Social Security Number (SSN). • Cards and Numbers are issued to both U.S. Citizen and Non-citizens. • Non-citizen and lawful permanent residents’ cards may have work restrictions listed on the Social Security Card. Type 1 2 3 Issued to: • U.S. Citizens; and • People lawfully admitted to the United States on a permanent basis. Issued to: • People lawfully admitted to the United States on a temporary basis who have DHS authorization to work. Issued to: People from other countries who: • Are lawfully admitted to the United States without work authorization from DHS, but have a valid non-work reason for needing a SSN; or • Need a number because of a federal law requiring a SSN to get benefit or services. Shows the individual’s name and SSN and lets them work without restriction. Shows the individual’s name and SSN with the restriction, “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION” Shows the individual’s name and SSN with the restriction, “NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT” To determine who is eligible to receive a SSN and the type refer to Social Security Administration at www.ssa.gov.