AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services. Office of Children with Special Healthcare Needs

SERIES: 81997
TITLE: Social security administration referral pending file
DATES: 1985-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by name

DESCRIPTION: This is a file of referrals from the Social Security Administration to the bureau of children who are eligible for services. The bureau takes the referral and sends an application form to the family involved. This file is maintained as a suspense file until the application is returned. It includes the name and address of child and responsible adult, the child's social security number and date of birth, the child's sex, the parents' marital status, the family's income level, parent's employment, a description of the amount and type of other assistance, the previous year's medical expenses, and any insurance coverage.

RETENTION

Retain for 1 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

APPROVED: 06/1987

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year or until the application is received and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

If the application is not returned within a year, the party involved is not interested in applying for benefits.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Private