SSN Policy Manual

United States Code of Federal Regulations

Title ~ - Circumstances under which we may suspendyour benefits before we make a determination. After we make a determination that you are not now disabled. What reports must include. Material included in this subpart. Social Security Numbers.

Code 20 CFR 404.1596

.. . benefits ... may be suspended. ... We will contact your spouse and children if they are receiving benefits on your social security number ...

... We will send you ... If your spouse and children are receiving benefits on your social security number ...

20 CFR 404.1597

When you make a report you must tell us (a) The name and ;ocial security number under which benefits are paid; ... This subpart describes the procedures relating to applications for and assignmentof social security numbers ... (a) General. The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains a record of the earnings reportedfor each individual assigned a social security number. The individual's name and social security number identify the record ... Additional procedures concerning social security numbers may be found in Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury regulation26 CFR 31.601 l(b)-2. (b) Applying for a number - (1) Form SS-5. An individual needing a social security number may apply for one by filing a signed form SS-5 . .. (3) Immigration form. ... an alien need not complete a Form SS-5 with SSA and may request, through DOS or INS, as part of the immigration process, that SSA assign a social security number and issue a social securlty number card to himher. ... .. . A personwho is assigned a social security number will receivea social security number card ... social securlty number cards are the property of SSA and must be returned upon request. A social security number may be assigned to an applicant who~meets the evidence requirements ... (a) Agreements. in carrying out its responsibilitiesto assign social security numbers, SSA enters into agreements with the UnitedStates Attorney General, other Federal officials, and State and local welfare agencies. ...( b) States. SSA and a State may enter into an agreement that authorizes employeesof a State or one of its subdivlslons to accept social security number card applicationsfrom some individuals who apply for or are receivingwelfare benefits under a State-administered Federal program. (a) General. An applicant for an original social security number card must submit documentary evidence which the Commissionerof Social Security regards as convincing evidence of age, U.S. citizenship or alien status, and true identity. An applicant for a duplicate or corrected social security number card must submit ... A person may be subject to criminal penaltiesfor furnishing false information in connectionwith earnings records or for wrongful use or misrepresentation in connection with social security numbers, pursuant to section 208 of the Social Securlty Act and sections of title 18U.S.C. (42 U.S.C. 408; 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 1546).

20 CFR 416.710

20 CFR 422.101

20 CFR 422.103

m whom social security numbers are assigned. Filing applications with other government agencies.

20 CFR 422.104

20 CFR 422.1 06

Evidence requirements.

20 CFR 422.1 07

Xminal penalties.

20 CFR 422.108