3-001.07D Use of the Social Security Number

475 NAC 3-001.07D

Workers are required to use their access to information regarding individual food stamp applicants and participants who receive benefits under Title XVI of the Social Security Act to determine a household’s eligibility or to verify information related to the benefits of these households. Workers use the SDX and BENDEX to the greatest extent possible. The worker uses the SSN to:

1. Prevent duplicate participation;

2. Facilitate mass changes in federal benefits;

3. Determine the accuracy or reliability of information given by households; and

4. Initiate computer matches through the automated system.