(Revised 3/1/12 ML #3304)
The Social Security Administration (SSA) was established originally in 1936 to administer the federal retirement benefits provided by the Social Security Act. Subsequent amendments to federal law have added the administration of survivors insurance, disability insurance, health and prescription drug insurance (Medicare), black lung benefits, and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs to its responsibilities.
SSA and the State of North Dakota have a signed MOU to allow SSA to provide information regarding SSA and SSI benefits for applicants and recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid (MA), Healthy Steps and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The Basic Care, Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) are not part of the MOU agreement.
