718-1          SOCIAL SECURITY ENUMERATION REQUIREMENTS

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

There are some classes for aliens for whom the Social Security Administration will not normally issue an SSNSocial Security Number, even though they are qualified aliens, unless they are required by law to have an SSNSocial Security Number as a condition of receiving federally funded benefits.

If this is the case for an applicant who is otherwise eligible for ATAPAlaska Temporary Assistance Program, the caseworker must send a letter to SSASocial Security Administration explaining the need for an SSNSocial Security Number for the purpose of qualifying for ATAPAlaska Temporary Assistance Program. 

718-1 A.      NEW SSNSocial Security Number'S

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

Parents may also apply for a newborn's SSNSocial 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 an SSNSocial Security Number with the Social Security Administration, unless questionable, and request the individual to provide the receipt once it is received from SSASocial Security Administration. In addition, instruct the individual of the requirement to report the SSNSocial Security Number once their SSNSocial Security Number card is received from SSASocial 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 SSASocial Security Administration, 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 ATAPAlaska Temporary Assistance Program for that person does not exist. If an individual is found to be eligible for ATAPAlaska Temporary Assistance Program 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 SSNSocial Security Number cannot be included in the assistance unit.