Special Assistance SA-3400 AUTOMATED INQUIRY AND MATCH PROCEDURES

I. REQUIREMENTS

A. The Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS) requires that certain matches be conducted using the social security numbers (SSN'S) of each a/r in the assistance unit.

B. The a/r must furnish to the county all SSN's which he/she has used or under which he/she has received benefits. The a/r must be informed in writing at application and at each redetermination that these SSN's will be used for matching with other agencies and that this information may affect his/her eligibility. The a/r must be advised that if he/she does not wish to participate in the matches, he/she may withdraw his/her application or terminate his/her assistance.

C. When a match is found in an ongoing case, the county must take any necessary action within 45 days of the date of the match. Taking necessary action is defined as sending the appropriate notice to the a/r notifying him/her that his/her application is denied or that his/her benefits are changed/terminated.

D. Refer to Volume 1 of the EIS Manual for instructions on completing inquiries and descriptions of data found.







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