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Can I collect social security numbers from participants in Mississippi? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, you can collect social security numbers from participants in Mississippi under certain circumstances. Here are the requirements:

Requirements for Participation [3.1]

  • All household members initially applying for or participating in SNAP must provide their Social Security number (SSN) or apply for one before certification.
  • Household members with more than one SSN must provide all of the numbers.
  • Household members refusing or failing without good cause to provide or apply for an SSN will be disqualified and be ineligible to participate in SNAP.

Social Security Numbers [1.1]

  • Eligible expedited households must furnish a social security number for each applicant or apply for one for those applicants before the second (2nd) full month of participation.
  • Exception: Households with newborns have up to 6 months following the month of the child’s birth to provide a SSN or proof of application for a SSN for the newborn.
  • Household members unable to provide the required SSN or who do not have one prior to the 2nd full month of participation will only be allowed continued participation if one of the good cause exemptions has been met.

Individuals Without an SSN [3.3]

  • The household members who do not have an SSN, who do not know if they have an SSN, or are unable to find their SSN must apply at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
  • The Social Security Administration will then inform MDHS of the SSN.

Therefore, you can collect social security numbers from participants in Mississippi if they are applying for or participating in SNAP, or if they are newborns. If a household member does not have an SSN, they must apply for one at the Social Security Administration.

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Mississippi