Social Security Numbers 400-19-45-60

 

Eligibility Requirements 400-19-45-60-05

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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(N.D.A.C. 75-02-01.2-05(9))

(N.D.A.C. 75-02-01.2-27)

 

While eligibility for TANF is determined primarily by information supplied by the applicant/recipient, proof of or application for social security number must be supported by conclusive, documenting evidence.

 

Before an individual can be included in the TANF benefit, verification of a social security number (SSN) or proof that one has been applied for must be furnished.

 

Any parent or child who does not have a social security number must complete an application for Social Security Number (SS-5) before eligibility for that person can be established. The applicant must either mail or personally deliver the completed application along with proof of birth and identity to the District Office of Social Security Administration. The District Office will provide Form 5028, ‘Evidence of Application for Social Security Number Card’, as proof of application to the county social service office. This indicates that formal application for a number has been made and that it will be processed.

 

The Department of Human Services receives monthly information from the Social Security Administration in Baltimore. The Numident indicator on "Client Profile" will indicate if the social security number is a valid number for the recipient (See Administrative Manual 449-15-15-05).

 

In the case of a newborn, the parent may apply for SSN through the hospital. When the information for the newborn’s birth certificate is completed, the parent may indicate whether permission is given for the state’s Vital Records Office to share the information with the Social Security Administration. Vital Records will send the information to Social Security Administration who in turn will issue a social security card for the newborn. The processing time for the parent(s) to receive the newborn’s SSN may range from three to 13 weeks. The hospital will provide written verification, upon request, that the SSN has been applied for the newborn.

 

No individual may be included or added (including newborn children) for a TANF benefit until the SSN or proof of application for an SSN has been received. The applicant or recipient has 30 days from the date of the application, or request to add someone to the unit, to furnish either the SSN or proof of having applied for an SSN. A copy of the document used for verification must be in the case file. The procedure is as follows:

  1. Applications – An application is not complete until all persons have submitted verification of their SSNs or proof of application for a SSN. Applicants who provided verification of their SSN or proof of application for a SSN within 30 days of the date of application will have their needs met from the date of application. Failure to comply with this requirement within 30 days will result in denial of the application. An applicant is informed of this requirement at the time of application.

  2. Ongoing Cases – In an ongoing case, the Primary Individual shall have 30 days from the date of their request to add a newborn or another person to the case to furnish verification of a SSN or proof of application for the SSN. If the proof of application for SSN or verification of the SSN is received within the 30-day period, the new person will be added to the case of the date of request. Failure to furnish an SSN or proof of application for an SSN will result in case closure or overpayments.

 

Recipients must provide verification of the Social Security Number within 6 months of receipt of the Form 5028, ‘Evidence of Application for Social Security Card’, or at the time of the next redetermination, whichever is earlier. Failure to do so renders the entire case ineligible.

 

Documentation/Verification of SSN or Application for SSN

 

Document or other record available from the client or other sources

 

Document or other record available from the client or other sources