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Manual Title Chapter Page Revision Date Virginia Medical Assistance Eligibility M02 January 2023 Subchapter Subject Page ending with Page M0220.000 CITIZENSHIP & ALIEN REQUIREMENTS Appendix 3 2 D. Information received through SVES will not report earnings for the current year nor possibly the last year's earnings (i.e. the lag period). The SVES report will also not include employment that is not covered under Social Security (i.e. not requiring payment of FICA/Social Security tax). The applicant must provide verification of earnings through pay stubs, W-2 forms, tax records, employer records, or other documents, if quarters of the lag period or non-covered employment are needed to meet the 40-quarter minimum. Use the information contained in section II to determine QQ for lag periods and non-covered earnings.

If the alien believes the information from SSA is inaccurate or incomplete, beyond the current two- year lag period, advise the applicant to provide the verification to SSA to correct the inaccurate income records.

In evaluating the verification received directly from the applicant or through SVES, exclude any quarter, beginning January 1997, in which the person who earned the quarter received benefits from the TANF, SSI, or Medicaid, or SNAP Programs or the food assistance block grant program in Puerto Rico. E. In situations when consent to release information through SVES cannot be obtained from a parent or spouse, other than death, request information about quarters of coverage directly from the Social Security Administration. Complete or obtain from the applicant a Request for Quarters of Coverage (QC) History Based on Relation form, SSA-513. The form specify the period(s) for which the verification is requested. Submit the completed from to:

Social Security Administration P.O. Box 33015 Baltimore, Maryland 21290-3015

F. When the SSA is unable to determine if a quarter should be allowed, the SVES inquiry will show "Z" or "#" codes. The requirement for a 40-quarter work minimum was eliminated effective April 1, 2021. Use Form SSA-512, "Request to Resolve Questionable Quarters of Coverage (QC)," to resolve quarters before 1978. A copy of the SVES report must accompany the completed form. Submit Form SSA-512 to:

Social Security Administration Office of Central Records Operations P.O. Box 33015 Baltimore, Maryland 21290-3015

For questionable quarters for 1978 thru March 31, 2021, the applicant must complete Form SSA- 7008. "Request for Correction of Earnings." This form is available at local SSA offices. At the top of the form write "Welfare Reform." Submit the form and proof of earnings to:

Social Security Administration Office of Central Records Operations P.O. Box 30016 Baltimore, Maryland 21290-3016