Social Security Numbers 510-05-35-80

(Revised 10/1/04 ML #2939)

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(N.D.A.C. Section 75-02-02.1-13)

 

  1. A valid social security number (SSN), or verification of application for SSN, must be furnished as a condition of eligibility, for each individual for whom Medicaid benefits are sought except a newborn child for the first sixty days, beginning on the date of birth and for the remaining days of the month in which the sixtieth day falls, and an illegal alien seeking emergency services. (see 05-35-70 for a description of emergency services.)

Members of the Medicaid Unit who are not seeking benefits may voluntarily provide their SSN; however, they are not required to do so.

  1. Persons who do not have a number may be assisted by the county agency in obtaining one as provided in Service Chapter 449-04.

  2. Social Security forms SSA-5028 and SSA-2853-OP1 are considered adequate verification of application for SSN.

  3. The Medicaid household must be informed, at the time of application and yearly thereafter, that the agency will use the SSN in the administration of the Medicaid Program. The SSN will be used to verify income and asset information from the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Job Service, Unemployment Compensation, Food Stamp Program, TANF Program, Child Support Enforcement, State Motor Vehicle, Department of Vital Statistics and other states.

The informing requirement is met by the appropriate language found on the Application for Assistance and the Redetermination of Eligibility.

  1. Social security numbers are electronically verified through the NUMIDENT system for all recipients. When a number is reported as not valid, the recipient must provide their valid SSN in order to continue eligible for Medicaid.