309.07 Verification SR 97-08, 03/97 (FAM-A)

A determination of eligibility may be based on SSA Form 5028, Receipt of Application for SSN.

All SSNs furnished by applicants must be verified through an electronic Social Security crossmatch. If the crossmatch does not yield verification, notify the applicant that they must provide the information required to verify the SSN or must apply for a replacement SSN. If an individual’s SSN is not validated, they must provide the District Office or SSA with information or verification to validate it.

Not meeting SSN requirements results in denial of benefits to the entire financial assistance group or, if TANF-MA, to the non-complying individual. See Section 611.05 Income of Disqualified or Excluded Individuals.