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the requirements are met or good cause is established. The person should be coded DI SS on CHIP screen SEPA. The income and resources of the individual disqualified for failure to comply with SSN requirements will be counted.

4.8 SSN Validation Methods Verification of the SSN is accomplished through the SSA process which is done at the end of each month on IEVS Federal Inquiry Screen - Option 5 (SSN Validation). A valid SSN will have a “Validation Code” of “V”. If the process returns a response other than “V”, the ES Worker must take appropriate action to correct each identified error within 30 days of receipt of the alert by: • Researching the case file to determine if the information has been entered correctly in CHIP or • Requesting the A/R to submit a completed SS-5 and original verification to SSA for correction of name, date of birth or other critical information Re-enter data in CHIP after it is verified as correct

4.9 New SSN Assignments SSA will assign an individual and his/her child(ren) a new SSN when evidence shows that the individual(s) has been harassed, abused or endangered and if the original SSN played a role in the harassment, abuse or life endangerment.

Use of SSN in CHIP When an individual indicates that the use of his/her SSN plays a role in the domestic/family violence to which he/she is subjected or has been subjected, the ES Worker will document the SSN in the case record to show that the A/R met the requirement to furnish an SSN and will enter the SS-5 date in CHIP on the SSDO screen. The A/R will be advised to go to the Social Security Office to apply for a new number.

4.10 Age Requirements A dependent child must be unmarried and under the age of 18 unless he/she is a full-time student in a primary or secondary school or equivalent. Secondary school includes high school or schools with equivalent levels of vocational or technical training.

If a child is otherwise eligible and is a full-time student in a primary or secondary school, he/she may receive benefits until age 19. A dependent child under age 18 that has attained a high school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or certificate of completion remains eligible until age 18. (Also See Education Requirements 4.12)

Required Age Verification Documents Documents that verify age include, but are not limited to: A. Birth Certificate