An applicant must provide or apply for a social security number (SSN) (including children referred to the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)), except the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC):

1. (1) does not require an SSN for a newborn until the earlier of six months after birth or when HHSC reviews Medicaid eligibility;
2. (2) refers a Medicaid-eligible mother directly to the Social Security Administration to obtain an SSN for her newborn, if her newborn was certified for Medicaid as a result of a notice from an authorized medical provider (for example, a hospital or clinic); and
3. (3) requests, but does not require, budget group members who are not eligible for Medicaid to provide or apply for an SSN.

Source Note:The provisions of this §366.815 adopted to be effective June 9, 2010, 35 TexReg 4661.