718-1          SOCIAL SECURITY ENUMERATION REQUIREMENTS

Temporary Assistance applicants must provide a Social Security Number ( SSN Social Security Number ) for each individual included in the assistance unit.  If an assistance unit member does not have a Social Security Number, the individual must apply for one.

718-1 A.     NEW SSN Social Security Number 'S

If an individual is applying for an SSN Social Security Number for the first time, they must apply directly through the Social Security Administration ( SSA Social Security Administration ), either in person or by phone.   SSA Social Security Administration will send the individual a "Receipt of Application for an SSN Social Security Number " form verifying that an application has been submitted.

Parents may also apply for a newborn’s SSN Social Security Number through the Bureau of Vital Statistics Enumeration at Birth Program.  Hospitals give the parent(s) an SSA-2853 form, "Information About When You Will Receive Your Baby's Social Security Card" which certifies that a Social Security number was requested for the baby.

718-1 B.     VERIFICATION

Social Security Numbers: Social Security Numbers do not need to be verified, unless they are questionable.

Application for a Social Security Number:  Accept the individual's statement that he or she has applied for a SSN Social Security Number with the Social Security Administration, unless questionable, and request the individual to provide the receipt once it is received from SSA Social Security Administration .  In addition, instruct the individual of the requirement to report the SSN Social Security Number once their SSN Social Security Number card is received from SSA Social Security Administration .

Enumeration at Birth: Children born in Alaska are presumed to be enumerated at birth. No verification of this is required. Obtain the Social Security number, or proof of application for an SSN, at the next review.  

718-1 C.     FAILURE TO ENUMERATE

Each member of the assistance unit must have or apply for a Social Security Number or eligibility for Temporary Assistance for that person does not exist.  If an individual is found to be eligible for Temporary Assistance in every respect except for the enumeration requirement, and the applicant refuses to cooperate fully in providing a number or proof of application for a number, the individual without the SSN Social Security Number cannot be included in the assistance unit.