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MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL MEDICAL Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Medical Assistance Manual 24 Jan 26 MTL 02/24 C-200.2 GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS WORKER ACTION AT APPLICATION C-200.1 Verification The agency must verify the SSN furnished by an applicant or beneficiary to insure the SSN was issued to that individual, and to determine whether any other SSNs were issued to that individual. The SSN is verified through the NUMIDENT system, which is Social Security’s database of SSNs. If there is a discrepancy in the SSN-Match, follow-up action must be accomplished and a resend completed within 30 days. Check the application and other available information in the case file to make sure the customer’s SSN, last name, date of birth and sex were entered into the computer correctly. Check SOLQ to see if the discrepancy can be identified. If Social Security records need to be updated, refer the customer to the Social Security Administration. Types of verification: a. SDX b. copy of a Social Security check c. completed Form 1610 d. letter from the Social Security Administration e. copy of the SSA Benefit Letter C-200.2 Worker Action at Application If a SSN is not provided, the case manager shall notify all household members they must apply directly with the Social Security Administration (SSA) to obtain an SSN. Pend the household, allowing 20 days, to provide verification of the SSN application. Applicants or recipients can also obtain from SSA a replacement card or request a new card be issued because of a change to their name (marriage, divorce, court order or any other reason). When a child is born in a hospital, the parent(s) are provided a receipt Form SSA-2853, that the application to apply for an SSN for the child was made. Note: A newborn may be enrolled without a social security number (SSN); however, an SSN is required by the child’s first birthday. C-200.3 Failure To Comply If a member of the household fails or refuses to comply, without good cause, with SSN requirements, deny or terminate medical coverage.