Policy Memo: More Information on U.S. Citizenship and Identity for Medical Benefits

Policy Memo: More Information on U.S. Citizenship and Identity for Medical Benefits

Summary:

  • Persons who are U.S. citizens receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) meet the U.S. citizenship and Identity documentation requirement;
  • Item 74 is centrally updated from cross-match and client database data;
  • Identity of children under age 16 is established when the child's parent or legal guardian signed the application;
  • Form 97 Verification of Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death may be used to establish place of birth;
  • Introduces a new form, HFS 3859B Statement of Good Faith Effort;
  • Two central mailings will remind customers to provide citizenship and identity documentation;
  • Provides a Desk Aid to assist staff with documentation and coding requirements; and
  • Provides a Question & Answer section regarding citizenship and identity documentation.