Social Security Number

MNsure uses an applicant’s Social Security number (SSN) to tell the applicant apart from other people, to prevent duplication of state and federal benefits and to verify income, resources or other information that may affect eligibility and benefits.

Anyone applying for coverage through MNsure must provide an SSN if they have one.

Providing an SSN is voluntary for someone that is not applying for coverage through MNsure, but providing an SSN increases the likelihood that MNsure can verify their information electronically and can reduce the amount of paper documentation needed for verification.

To apply for an SSN, call 800-772-1213 or visit ssa.gov. If you are a TTY user, call 800-325-0778, or use your preferred relay service.

What happens if an applicant does not enter a Social Security number?

If an applicant does not have a Social Security number, they will be asked if they have applied for one. If they answer no, they must select one of the following reasons:

• Not eligible
• SSN is issued for non-work reason only
• Religious objections
• Newborn or newly adopted
• Other (If selected, the applicant will be asked if they want assistance applying for an SSN. Selecting “Other” will make an applicant ineligible for MA or MinnesotaCare.)