1. A. Home and community-based waiver providers shall verify all currently employed and all new employees’ Social Security numbers either by obtaining a copy of the employee’s Social Security card or through a Social Security number verification service.

2. B. A copy of the employee’s Social Security card or proof of verification shall be kept in the employee’s record.

   1. 1. The department or its designee reserves the right to request verification of an employee’s Social Security number at any time.
   2. 2. Should the provider be unable to provide proof of verification, payments associated with that employee’s previously billed time may be recouped and/or future reimbursement withheld until proper verification is submitted.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing and the Office of Aging and Adult Services and the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities, LR 45:1081 (August 2019).