Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-03-.15 - SOCIAL SECURITY ENUMERATION REQUIREMENTS
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Enumeration is the procedure by which the Social Security Administration (SSA), in cooperation with the Department, assigns and/or verifies social security numbers (SSN) for AFDC or Food Stamp applicants/recipients. The SSN will be used by the Department only in the administration of the Family Assistance Program.
This eligibility requirement applies to the grantee relative, caretaker, second parent and each child in the AFDC aid group and to each Food Stamp household member. A person who does not furnish or apply for a Social Security Number is not eligible to receive AFDC or Food Stamps. If an otherwise eligible A/R does furnish or apply for an SSN he/she may be approved for AFDC or Food Stamp benefits. Food Stamps Only. In the Food Stamp Program, if the household member is unable to provide the SSN prior to certification, he/she will be mandated to apply for one at the DHS county office, even if he/she applies for one directly to the SSA office prior to the Food Stamp application date.