Work First 110 – Social Security Number Requirement

II. VERIFYING THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER REQUIREMENT

A. If social security numbers are provided for each eligible family member at application, the caseworker does not have to take any further action to obtain the numbers.

B. If the family indicates that one or more eligible family members have a social security number (SSN) but the number is unknown or the family reports an incorrect number, take the following steps:

1. Use the Online Verification System (OLV) to access BENDEX, State Data Exchange (SDX), Third Party Query, the Master Client Index provided the "V" (validated) indicator is next to the family member's social security number, or the Enumeration Data Sheet. Refer to the Work First User Manual for on-line inquiry instructions.

2. If the caseworker is unable to verify the SSN from any of the sources listed above, the family member must apply for a duplicate social security card.

3 Non- Applicant household members and individuals who have been excluded from the family unit are not required to provide their social security numbers.

C. If the family indicates that one or more eligible family members have never had an SSN, the eligible family member must apply for a number.

D. At the first review after the family begins receiving Work First Family Assistance (WFFA), the caseworker must ensure there are social security numbers for all eligible family members in the case file. This includes the family members who had to apply for a number or a duplicate card.

Unless the family provides the SSN or applies for one, the eligible family member cannot receive Work First Family Assistance. Remove the family member from the WFFA case.

E. Document the SSN on the DSS-8228, WFFA Documentation Workbook or comparable instrument. Send an Income Maintenance Transmittal form (DSS-8194) to the Food and Nutrition Services Unit with the number and note that the social security number was verified by the Work First Unit.