Social Security Number (Ssn) Requirement

An applicant must provide their Social Security Number (SSN), or proof they have applied for an SSN, to th e Department before approval of eligibility, unless good cause exists. If the applicant has more than one (1) SSN, al l numbers must be provided. The SSN will be verified by the Social Security Administration (SSA) electronically . When an SSN is unverified, the applicant is not eligible for TAFI benefits. The Department will notify the applican t in writing if eligibility is being denied or lost for failure to meet the SSN requirement. (3-17-22)