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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Child Care Policy Manual • Driver's License • State Identification Card • Hospital or public health birth record • Military ID (active, retired, reserve, dependent, etc.) • U.S. Passport or citizen ID card • Baptismal record • Adoption papers or records • Work or school ID card • Voter Registration card • Child Welfare records • Consular identification card • Any other document providing identifying data such as physical description, photograph or signature Exception: Households who meet the definition of a “Priority Population” will be allowed up to 90 calendar days to provide verifications that are not readily available or easily obtainable. 213 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Social Security numbers (SSN) are requested for every household member at the time of application. If the application does not contain this information, the case manager must request the customer’s disclosure via the Request for Information form. If a customer fails to provide the SSN(s) when requested, this will be considered a “refusal”. The case manager must not deny/terminate benefits due to client refusal, but this must be documented in the computer system. If a customer expresses concern over the use of their SSN, the case manager must inform the customer the information will only be used when determining their eligibility, verifying public assistance benefits and for federal reporting purposes. 213.1 Verification of Social Security Number If the SSN is provided, verification is required at initial application. Once the SSN has been verified, it no longer needs to be requested with subsequent applications. Possible sources of verification are as follows (not all inclusive): • Social Security card • Social Security Administration benefit letter • Pay stub If the customer fails to provide verification the case manager must not deny/terminate benefits, however other sources of verification should be pursued by the case manager. Exception: Households who meet the definition of a “Priority Population” will be allowed up to 90 calendar days to provide verifications that are not readily available or easily obtainable. 214 CITIZENSHIP 200- Non-Financial Factors of Eligibility [3] MTL 01/24 July 1, 2024