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2.7.4.B WV WORKS When the client does not provide an SSN, or proof of application for an SSN, according to the plan established by the PRC/SSP, and does not have good cause, a sanction is applied after advance notice. The sanction is the same used for all instances of failure to comply with the terms of the PRC/SSP, as found in Chapter 14. When the client provides proof of application for an SSN, according to the plan established by the PRC/SSP, or good cause, the PRC/SSP is then modified to show the date by which he must provide the SSN to the Worker. An individual is given 90 days to provide verification of his/her SSN. When the Caretaker is not included in the WV WORKS benefit, the non-enumerated person without good cause is removed from the WV WORKS benefit group. 2.7.4.C Medicaid The Worker contacts the client at 30-day intervals until the SSN is received. Because application for an SSN is made before case or individual eligibility is established, any delay in the receipt of the SSN is assumed to be a delay at SSA. After receipt of the SSN, the client is issued a DFA-6 that specifies the length of time in which he is to provide the number. The time limit is 10 days. The individual has good cause for not complying with the requirement due to his religious beliefs. 2.7.5 ENUMERATION CONTROLS The eligibility system sends a daily alert to the Worker showing invalid SSNs. 2.7.6 PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ENUMERATION REQUIREMENT The penalty varies by program, as follows.

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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 2

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 23 Chapter 2 Common Eligibility Requirements

2.7.4.B WV WORKS When the client does not provide an SSN, or proof of application for an SSN, according to the plan established by the PRC/SSP, and does not have good cause, a sanction is applied after advance notice. The sanction is the same used for all instances of failure to comply with the terms of the PRC/SSP, as found in Chapter 14. When the client provides proof of application for an SSN, according to the plan established by the PRC/SSP, or good cause, the PRC/SSP is then modified to show the date by which he must provide the SSN to the Worker. An individual is given 90 days to provide verification of his/her SSN. When the Caretaker is not included in the WV WORKS benefit, the non-enumerated person without good cause is removed from the WV WORKS benefit group. 2.7.4.C Medicaid The Worker contacts the client at 30-day intervals until the SSN is received. Because application for an SSN is made before case or individual eligibility is established, any delay in the receipt of the SSN is assumed to be a delay at SSA. After receipt of the SSN, the client is issued a DFA-6 that specifies the length of time in which he is to provide the number. The time limit is 10 days. The individual has good cause for not complying with the requirement due to his religious beliefs. 2.7.5 ENUMERATION CONTROLS The eligibility system sends a daily alert to the Worker showing invalid SSNs. 2.7.6 PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ENUMERATION REQUIREMENT The penalty varies by program, as follows.