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State of Wisconsin Release 12-02 June 15, 2012 |
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State of Wisconsin Release 12-02 June 15, 2012 |
10.1.1 SSN Requirements Introduction
Medicaid applicants must provide a Social Security Number (SSN) or be willing to apply for one. Assist the member in applying for an SSN for any group member who doesn’ t have one. Non-applicants are not required to provide SSN Numbers.
Do not deny benefits pending issuance of a SSN if you have any documentation that an SSN application was made.
An applicant does not need to provide a document or social security card. S/he only needs to provide a number, which is verified through the CARES SSN validation process.
Do not require or verify SSNs of member's who receive emergency services only.
If the SSN validation process returns a mismatch record, then the member must provide the social security card or another official government document with the SSN displayed. If an applicant does not yet have a SSN, then s/he must be willing to apply for one.
Inform the member if the SSN validation process suggests that another individual is using the same SSN. Advise the member to contact the Social Security Administration. The member may request Social Security Administration to conduct an investigation. Do not provide the member with any information that would identify the individual who is using the member's SSN.
If the Social Security Administration finds that the SSN has been used fraudulently it may:
Recommend further action be taken, and/or
Provide the member with the information on the fraudulent action so that the member may pursue action through the legal system.
Verify the SSN only once.
If the caretaker is unwilling to provide or apply for the SSN of a minor or 18-year-old, then the person who does not have the SSN is ineligible.
Medicaid applicants and members who belong to a recognized religious sect that conscientiously opposes applying for or using a social security number are exempt from meeting the SSN requirements. A person who refuses to apply for or use a social security number due to religious beliefs must provide verification from a church elder or other officiant that doing so is against the church doctrine.
This page last updated in Release Number: 08-01
Release Date: 02/01/08
Effective Date: 02/01/08
