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68 o Hospital discharge letter that specifically references the application for an SSN o Verbal report of SSN by parent if verified by the SSA data exchange The parent does not need to provide the child’s Social Security card, only the SSN which is verified through the SSA data exchange. If the SSA data exchange returns a mismatch record, the parent may need to provide the child’s Social Security card or another official government document with the SSN displayed. o Social Security card • Wisconsin Residency and Residence (home address): o Acceptable sources: Lease agreement or written statement from landlord Utility bill for water, gas, electricity, or phone that includes name and address Mortgage receipt Subsidized housing program approval document Weatherization program approval document Pay stub that includes name, address, and employer State of Wisconsin Driver’s license with current address Wisconsin ID card with current address Motor vehicle registration with current address School registration record Any other reliable document or data exchange, if applicable, that verifies Wisconsin residency and residence o Unacceptable source examples: ID cards issued by a city or village Child Support KIDS system Returned mail with forwarding address New Hire matches Online Wisconsin DMV Driver’s License query and any other source that does not display the address or current residency status o Exempt from residency and address verification but must certify that they reside in Wisconsin and during the interview must certify that they intend to continue to reside in Wisconsin: