Work First 140 – Automated Inquiry and Match Procedures

Change # 06-2008

August 1, 2008

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

North Carolina uses the social security number (SSN) for all individuals applying for assistance to determine initial and ongoing eligibility for program benefits. The State matches with the following agencies and computer databases:

• Employment Security Commission (ESC, UIB)

• Social Security Administration (BENDEX, SDX, TPQY, SOLQ, BEER)

• Internal Revenue Service (FRR)

• Other State agencies (DOT, DOC, ACTS,)

• National Directory of New Hire (NDNH)

A. Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS)

Federal regulations require the State to maintain and use an Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS). Information gained through the IEVS process is used to:

1. Verify eligibility;

2. Determine the amount of benefits due to eligible households.

3. Investigate a potential overpayment of Work First benefits; and

4. Obtain information that is used in conducting criminal or civil prosecutions based on the receipt of Work First benefits to which they were not entitled by participating households.

B. In addition to using the State-produced paper matches, counties are required to conduct on-line matches to verify eligibility and reduce the incidence of fraud.

C. Complete appropriate action on ESC, BENDEX, SDX, BEER, FRR, OLV and NDNH paper matches within 30 calendar days of the date on the paper match unless adverse action is required. If adverse action is required, issue the notice no later than the 30^th calendar day.

D. Refer to the Work First User Manual for instructions regarding access to on-line inquiries for ESC, BENDEX, SDX, TPQY, SOLQ and OLV.