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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES NONFINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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SSN is not provided, not the entire household. Part XII.E contains instructions for the treatment of income and resources of the disqualified household member.

4. Determining Good Cause (7 CFR 273.6(d))

In determining if good cause exists for failure to comply with the requirement to provide an SSN, the BPS must consider information from the household member and SSA.

Good cause for failing to apply for a number includes documentary evidence or collateral information that the household has made every effort to supply SSA with the necessary information to complete an application for an SSN. Good cause does not include delays due to illness, lack of transportation or temporary absences, because SSA makes provisions for mailing in applications for the SSN. If a household can show good cause why an application for an SSN has not been completed, the member in question is allowed to participate for one month in addition to the month of application for SNAP benefits. Good cause for failure to apply must be shown monthly thereafter for such a household member to continue to participate.

If the household is unable to obtain the documents required by SSA to apply for an SSN, the BPS must assist the individual in obtaining these documents.

5. Ending Disqualification (7 CFR 273.6(e))

Once a person has been disqualified for refusal or failure to provide an SSN or apply for an SSN, the disqualified member must provide an SSN before eligibility can be established.

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