Revised 5-15-09
1. (a) Original Social Security card. To reduce Social Security Number (SSN) theft, the Child Welfare (CW) worker applies for an original Social Security card only when:
(1) the child has no SSN;
(2) the child, in OKDHS custody in out-of-home placement, has no original Social Security card and is nearing age 16; or
(3) a request for other reasons has been approved by the Children and Family Services Division, Social Security Unit.
(b) If obtained, the original Social Security card is maintained in the CW case record until the child leaves out-of-home placement. Upon the child's exit, the card is given to the child or the child's caregiver.
(c) Use of existing Social Security number. The child's SSN is provided to the custody specialist when applying for Medicaid. The custody specialist verifies the SSN in IMS or completes a search in IMS for the SSN.
(d) Application for child's Social Security card. To request an original Social Security card from Social Security Administration for a child in Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) custody in out-of-home placement, the CW worker takes completed Form SS-5 to the local Social Security Administration office with:
(1) child's full-certified birth certificate;
(2) another form of child's identification, such as a court document verifying:
(A) child is in OKDHS custody;
(B) child's first and last name;
(C) child's date of, or place of, birth or parent(s)' name; and
(3) applicant's identification. CW staff presents OKDHS identification badge. The signature on Form SS-5 must match the name of the person presenting OKDHS identification.
(e) Replacement of child's Social Security card. To request replacement of a Social Security card from SSA for a child in OKDHS custody in out-of-home placement nearing age 16, the CW worker takes completed Form SS-5 to the local Social Security office with:
(1) child's full-certified birth certificate;
(2) another form of child's identification, such as a court document verifying:
(A) child is in OKDHS custody;
(B) child's first and last name;
(C) child's date of, or place of, birth or parent(s)' name; and
(3) applicant's identification. CW staff presents OKDHS identification badge. The signature on Form SS-5 must match the name of the person presenting OKDHS identification.