307.01 SSN Eligibility and Applicant Notification Requirement (MAM)

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The law requires that applicants furnish a social security number or verification of an application for a social security number if one has never been issued or the individual cannot provide the number.

Exception: If an applicant cannot provide an SSN or meet the enumeration requirements for a reason beyond their control, good cause may be granted. The District Office Supervisor determines good cause. Approval is limited to a maximum of 1 year, with the initial approval period not to exceed 6 months.

Example:

An individual cannot furnish an SSN because the town clerk’s office is unable to process the request for verification in a timely way. The individual’s inability to provide an SSN is beyond their control and good cause can be determined.

Newborn Children

A newborn’s SSN requirement may be postponed for 1 year from the date of birth, as long as the mother is a current MA recipient at the time of the birth, remains eligible for (but is not necessarily receiving) MA, and lives with the newborn. If the mother was not an MA recipient at the time of the birth, the newborn may receive benefits until the end of the month following the month in which the child’s mother is discharged from the hospital.

Notify applicants of the above requirements and provide them with DFA Form 758, Notification of Social Security Enumeration Requirement.

References: He-W 625.01, RSA 167:4-c, RSA 167:79,iii(h), 42 CFR 435.910, 42 CFR 435.920, 45 CFR 205.52, 42 USC 1320b-7, 42 USC 405(c)(2)