HAR §17-1714.1-10. Purpose

This subchapter establishes the requirement for a social security number (SSN) for determining an individual’s eligibility for medical assistance. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 CFR §§435.910, 435.920, 435.930, 435.956) (Imp: HRS §346-14; 42 CFR §§435.910, 435.920, 435.930, 435.956) §17-1714.1-11 Furnishing of social security number. (a) The department shall require, as a condition of eligibility, that each individual applying for medical assistance furnish a SSN, except as provided in paragraph (c). (b) If an individual is unable to furnish a SSN or has not been issued a SSN, the department shall: (1) Assist the applicant in completing an application for a SSN; (2) Obtain evidence required under the SSA regulations to establish the age, UNOFFICIAL 1714.1-6 citizenship or non-citizen status, and the true identity of the individual; and (3) Send the application to SSA or, if there is evidence that the individual has previously been issued a SSN, request that the SSA furnish the number. (c) The following are exceptions to the requirements of subsection (a): (1) The department may give a Medicaid identification number to an individual who: (A) Is born to a Medicaid mother; (B) Is not eligible to receive a SSN; (C) Does not have a SSN and may only be issued a SSN for a valid non-work reason; or (D) Refuses to obtain a SSN because of well-established religious objections as defined in 42 C.F.R. §435.910(h)(3). (2) The identification number may be either a SSN obtained by the department on the individual’s behalf or another unique identifier. (3) A newborn under age one year is not required to provide a SSN. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §§346-14, 346-71; 42 C.F.R. §§435.910, 435.956) (Imp: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §§435.910, 435.956)