Third Party Query Procedure (TPQY) 448-01-50-15-55

(Revised 12/1/12 ML #3352)  

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TPQY (Function 28 on INME in TECS) is an on-line method of verifying Social Security Administration (SSA)/Supplement Security Income (SSI) benefit information, Medicare/Buy-in information and quarters of coverage. It will serve as the data source for information that is not available through the SDX inquiry (Function 17 on INME in TECS).

 

The inquiry can be completed by using the individual’s social security number (SSN) or claim number. When inquiring using the SSN, if the record comes back with a cross-reference claim number, do another inquiry using that claim number. When inquiring by the claim number, only SSA/Medicare (TPQ1) information will be received as SSI information has to be queried by SSN.

 

TPQY information is received from an interface with SSA and may only be used to determine eligibility, ongoing benefits or payments for Economic Assistance or Health Care Coverage Programs. This information:

 

• Is only for workers who determine eligibility for the Economic Assistance and Health Care Coverage Programs in North Dakota.

 

• MUST NOT be released (given, mailed or e-mailed) to any agency or other individual.

 

This information can be released to the applicant, recipient or authorized representative with a signed release.