This is the July 2013 update of a publication originally issues in 2001 clarifying when in the context of public benefits applications, state and federal government agencies administer public benefits programs can and cannot inquire into the citizenship, immigration status, or social security number of an applicant. This publication specifically addresses who may and may not be asked for this information in cases where the applicant is a U.S. citizen child. Prior versions of this policy were issued in 2001 and 2006. All are available in the NIWAP library.
Publisher: Department of Agriculture
[pdf] Policy Guidance Regarding Inquiries into Citizenship, Immigration Status and Social Security Numbers in State Applications for Medicaid, State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Food Stamp Benefits (2006) (+)
This policy regarding inquiries into citizenship and immigration status by state officials administering Medicaid, SCHIP< TANF and Food Stamps was first issued in 2006 and was updated and reissued in 2013.
[pdf] Triagency Letter: Citizenship Immigration Status and Social Security Numbers (January 21, 2003) (+)
Letter from HHS and the U.S. Department of Agriculture: Policy guidance regarding inquiries into citizenship, immigration status, and social security numbers in state applications for medicaid, State Children’s Health Insurance Programs (SCHIP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and food stamp benefits. Approved for distribution by OMB. Form Approved OMB# 0990-0379 Exp. Date 9/30/2020
[pdf] Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Guidance on Non-Citizen Eligibility (6.30.11) (+)
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s SNAP program outlining non-citizen eligibility. 2011