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State of Wisconsin Release 09-02 June 26, 2009 |
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State of Wisconsin Release 09-02 June 26, 2009 |
3.13.1.2 SSN Application for Newborns
7 CFR Code of Federal Regulations 273.6
A food unit participating or applying for FS FoodShare must provide the SSN Social Security Number of each food unit member who is requesting benefits. Individuals without a SSN must apply for one before certification. If anyone has more than one number, all numbers must be provided.
Explain that failure to provide a SSN will disqualify the person without the SSN. Allow the SSN applicant to participate on a month by month basis, while awaiting receipt of the SSN. S/he must provide the SSN or proof of application within 30 days of the FS application.
A completed Form SSA-2583 (Message from Social Security) is proof of application for a Social Security Number for a newborn FS group member.
Providing an SSN is voluntary, but if an individual applying for FS refuses to provide an SSN, they will be denied and their income will be deemed to the group. Any food unit member who does not provide a SSN is ineligible. The only exception is if there is good cause for not providing it. Disqualify only the person without the SSN, not the entire food unit.
For a newborn member, verify the SSN or that an application for an SSN has been made. Do not deny benefits pending issuance of an SSN if you have documented an SSN application has been made. A parent a person's biological, step, or adoptive mother or father regardless of age. Parenthood doesn't have to be verified of a newborn may begin an SSN application while still in the hospital.
A completed Form SSA-2583 is proof of application for a Social Security Number for a newborn food unit member.
If the household is unable to provide proof of application for an SSN for a newborn, the household must provide the SSN or proof of application at its next recertification or within 6 months following the month in which the baby is born, whichever is later. If the household is unable to provide an SSN or proof of application for an SSN at its next recertification within 6 months following the baby's birth, review good cause exceptions. Deny FS benefits for the baby if the AG refuses to provide an SSN for the baby without good cause.
Use information from the FS group member, the SSA Social Security Administration, your agency and any other sources to determine good cause. If the member has applied for a SSN, s/he satisfies the requirement.
Apply good cause if the client makes every effort to supply the information timely.
If s/he can show good cause, allow participation on a month by month basis.
If a FS applicant refuses to provide an SSN for him or herself and/or any other household member based on a sincere religious objection, allow him or her and all otherwise eligible members of the FS group to received FS.
You may check with the SSA or query whether a SSN already exists for the person, and use any existing SSN for verification and matching purposes without further notice to the FS household member.
This page last updated in Release Number: 06-01
Release Date: 03/01/06
Effective Date: 03/01/06