1. (a) The following procedures will be used to verify and take action on information received as a result of a covered computer match.

2. (b) Internal Revenue Service BENDEX wage and BENDEX error matches:

   1. (1) For the above matches, independent verification must occur;
   2. (2) A ten-day notice requesting verification will be sent to the household;
   3. (3) If the information provided results in a closure or a reduction, then a ten-day notice of adverse action will be issued; and
   4. (4) If the participant fails to respond to the ten-day notice requesting verification, the case will be closed at the expiration of the notice period.

3. (c) BENDEX change and Supplemental Security Income match:

   1. (1) For the above matches, information is considered verified upon receipt; and

   2. (2)

      1. (A) A ten-day notice to verify is not necessary.
      2. (B) However, the worker will send a ten-day notice of adverse action to the household, if appropriate.

Codification Notes: “BENDEX” means Beneficiary Earnings and Data Exchange.