THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER POLICY AND GENERAL PROCEDURES
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TN 16 6-90                                                   RM 00905.100B.


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00205.100	PARENT OBJECTS TO ASSIGNMENT OF SSN TO CHILD
    		UNDER THE ENUMERATION AT BIRTH PROGRAM

A. POLICY	SSA does not change, void or cancel SSNs.  In special
    		situations, SSA will delete the applicant information
    		from the SSN record.
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B. PROCEDURE	A parent may object when a child is assigned an SSN.

    		If a child is issued an SSN card via the Enumeration at
    		Birth program (the online NUMIDENT shows "FMC:6" for
    		Enumeration at Birth items) and the mother states she
    		answered "no" to the enumeration question when providing
    		birth information for the newborn, assume that the State
    		inadvertantly keyed "yes", and follow these steps:
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STEP		ACTION
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1		Explain that the child will need an SSN, by at least
    		age 2, if he/she will be listed as a dependent on an
    		income tax return.

    		*	If the parent accepts this explanation and will
    			keep the SSN card, stop.

    		*	If this is not acceptable, go to step 2.
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2		Explain that on SSA's records, the account will remain
    		dormant, unless earnings are posted on the record.

    		*	If the parent accepts this explanation and will
    			keep the card, stop.

    		*	If the parent accepts the explanation but does
    			want the SSN card, take the card and destroy the
    			card (RM 00201.060).  Explain that when an
    			application is later made for an SSN card the
    			same number will be assigned.

    		*	If the parent inists that we delete the SSN
    			record, explain that the deletion action may
    			take several months.  (Go to step 3.)
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3		*	Document the parent's objection and advise the
    			parent that the case must be sent to central
    			office (CO) for review.

    		*	Explain to the parent that if we delete the
    			applicant information from the SSN record, a
    			subsequent SSN request (likely before the child
    			is age 2) will result in a different SSN.  In
    			addition, if and when the parent files for an
    			SSN for the child in the future, he/she should
    			enter "no" in item 10 on the SS-5.

    		*	Forward all material pertinent to the situation
    			(including the FO observation and recommendation)
    			to CO at:

    				Social Security Administration	
    				ORSI, DE, E&R
    				3-E-26 Operations Building
    				6401 Security Blvd.
    				Baltimore, MD 21235
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4		Request review of the case and action concerning the
    		parent's request for deletion of the data from the
    		SSN record.  Send a copy of the entire file to the
    		appropriate regional office so that they can discuss
    		ongoing problems with the involved State.