HAR §17-1714.1-12. Verification of SSN

(a) The department shall verify the SSN furnished by an individual with SSA to insure the SSN was issued to that individual, and to determine whether any other SSNs were issued to that individual. (b) To the extent that the SSN information is available through a federal or State electronic service, the department shall obtain verification of the individual’s SSN information through the electronic service from SSA. For purposes of this chapter, “federal electronic service” means a service established by the federal government through which the department may verify certain information with, or UNOFFICIAL 1714.1-7 obtain such information from, federal agencies and other data sources, including the SSA, Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Homeland Security. A “state electronic service” means a service established by the State through which the department may verify certain information with, or obtain such information from, state agencies and other data sources, including the Department of Labor, or other departments as appropriate. (c) If the department is not able to verify the SSN through a federal or State electronic service, the department shall verify the SSN through other means. (d) The department shall not deny or delay medical assistance to an individual who meets all other eligibility requirements pending the issuance or verification of the individual’s SSN by the SSA or if the individual meets one of the exceptions in subsection 17-1714.1-11(c). The individual shall be required to report the SSN to the department immediately upon receipt. (e) When the SSN has been verified, the department shall make a permanent entry to the individual’s electronic account to prevent the unnecessary reverification of the SSN. [Eff 09/30/13] (Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §§435.910, 435.920, 435.949, 435.956) (Imp: HRS §346- 71; 42 C.F.R. §§435.910, 435.920, 435.949, 435.956)