Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 655 - GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Subchapter 2 - SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Section 17-655-12 - Furnishing a social security number

(a) Each individual whose needs, income, or assets are considered in determining eligibility or the amount of assistance shall be required to furnish to the department a SSN, unless exempt under section 17-655-18.

(b) If the individual cannot furnish an SSN because an SSN has not been issued or is not known, the individual shall apply for a SSN from SSA.

(c) Individuals applying for a SSN shall submit proof to the department that an application to SSA was made and shall be required to report the SSN to the department immediately upon receipt of the SSN.

(d) If the individual has more than one SSN, all SSNs shall be submitted to the department.

(e) If the individual applying for a SSN is unable to obtain the documents required by SSA, the department shall make every effort to assist the individual in obtaining the documents.

(f) Households entitled to expedited food stamp services shall be asked to furnish a SSN or apply for a SSN for each person before the first full month of participation unless there is good cause for failure to comply.

(g) For food stamps, if the household member can show good cause why an application for a SSN has not been completed in a timely manner, that household member shall be allowed to participate as follows: