Discrimination: |
Social Security numbers: |
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture |
You only need to give the Social Security |
(USDA) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) |
numbers (SSN) for people who want benefits. |
policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of |
Giving or applying for an SSN is voluntary; |
race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Under the Food |
however, anyone who doesn't apply for an SSN |
Stamp Act and USDA policy, discrimination is prohibited also on the |
or doesn't give an SSN can't get benefits. If |
basis of religion or political beliefs. |
you don't have an SSN, we can help you apply |
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for one if you are a U.S. citizen or a legal |
To file a complaint of discrimination, contact USDA or HHS. Write |
immigrant. You must be a U.S. citizen or a |
USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, |
legal immigrant to get an SSN. You can get |
S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) |
benefits for your children if they have SSNs |
or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). Write HHS, Office for Civil Rights, 1301 |
and you don't. We will not give SSNs to the U. |
Young Street #1169, Dallas, TX 75202-5433. Or call |
S. Immigration and Citizenship Services. We |
1-214-767-4056 or 1-214-767-8940 (TTY). USDA and HHS are |
will use SSNs to check the amount of money |
equal opportunity providers and employers. |
you get (income), if you can get benefits, and |
You also can contact the Texas HHSC Civil Rights Office. Write to: |
the amount of benefits you can get. (7 C.F.R |
HHSC Office of Civil Rights, 701 W. 51st St., MC W206, Austin, |
273.6 for food benefits; 45 C.F.R 205.52 for |
Texas 78751. Or call toll-free 1-888-388-6332 or 1-877-432-7232 |
TANF; and 42 C.F.R 435.910 for health care.) |
(TTY). |
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You can get benefits for your children who are U.S. citizens or legal immigrants even if you are not a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant. You do not have to give your citizenship or immigration status to get benefits for your children. You only have to give the citizenship or immigration status of people who want benefits. If you are not a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant, the only benefits you might be able to get are emergency Medicaid services. Getting long-term care (Medicaid for the Elderly and People with Disabilities) or cash help (TANF) could affect your immigration status and your chances of getting a Permanent Resident Card (green card). Getting other benefits will not affect your immigration status and your chances of getting a Permanent Resident Card. You might want to talk to an agency that helps immigrants with legal questions before you apply. If you are a refugee or have been given asylum, getting benefits will not affect your chances of getting a Permanent Resident Card or becoming a citizen.