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This memo uses the term “applicant” specifically to mean FoodShare applicants who have a qualifying immigration status.  \nBACKGROUND  \nCurrent Wisconsin FoodShare policy states that a food unit participating in or applying for FoodShare must provide the SSN of each member requesting benefits. Failure to provide an SSN disqualifies the person from participating in the FoodShare program. An applicant does not need to provide a document or Social Security card. They only need to provide a number, which is verified through data exchange.  \nIndividuals without an SSN must apply for one before certification. Agencies should assist applicants with the application process if they have not previously applied. Assisting the applicant includes helping to file the SS-5 SSN Application form and obtaining a birth certificate or other documents needed for a successful enumeration process.  \nImmigrants who are not work authorized may have a valid reason to obtain a nonwork SSN. Eligibility for FoodShare is a valid nonwork reason to obtain a nonwork SSN.  \nPOLICY  \nEffective immediately, applicant(s), meeting all FoodShare financial and non-financial eligibility criteria except having an SSN, are eligible to receive a letter from DHS supporting the request for a nonwork SSN through the Social Security Administration (SSA) . These criteria include, but are not limited to, receiving a verified immigration status from SAVE, and if needed, second level and or third level verification results.  \nThe letter states that the applicant meets all requirements for FoodShare except for having a Social Security Number as required per 7 CFR 273.6 Social Security Number. This letter meets the SSA criteria as detailed in SSA POMS RM 10211.600,“Request for an SSN from an Alien without Work Authorization.” The letter and additional guidance are mailed to the applicant(s), who then presents the letter during their enumeration appointment with their SSA representative.  \nCONTACTS  \n[DHS CARES Problem Resolution Team:](DHS CARES Problem Resolution Team: DHSCARESProblemResolution@dhs.wisconsin.gov)[ ](DHS CARES Problem Resolution Team: DHSCARESProblemResolution@dhs.wisconsin.gov)[DHSCARESProblemResolution@dhs.wisconsin.gov](DHS CARES Problem Resolution Team: DHSCARESProblemResolution@dhs.wisconsin.gov)  \nDHS/DMS/BEEP/MA/JT","cbCaio44Q572CZGc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio44Q572CZGc","pdf",250618,"English","# Purpose\n# Background\n# Policy\n# Contacts","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of DHS Operations Memo 23-07?\",\"answer\":\"It announces that DHS will provide a letter to assist qualifying FoodShare applicants in obtaining a nonwork SSN if they meet all other FoodShare eligibility requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"When does the policy take effect?\",\"answer\":\"The effective date is March 12, 2023.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to receive the nonwork SSN support letter?\",\"answer\":\"FoodShare applicants who meet all financial and non-financial eligibility criteria except having an SSN, including those with a qualifying immigration status verified through SAVE (and any required additional verification).\"},{\"question\":\"How do applicants use the DHS letter with SSA?\",\"answer\":\"After receiving the letter and guidance by mail, applicants present it during their SSA enumeration appointment with their SSA representative.\"}]","DMS Operations Memo 23-07 - FoodShare Nonwork SSN Support Letter | PDF",1789830239]