The SSN will be used in the administration of the SNAP program to check the identity of household members, prevent duplicate participation, and to facilitate making mass changes. If you or any member of your household wants to apply for SNAP benefits, but does not have an SSN, we can help you to apply for one. The SSN will be used in computer matching and program reviews or audits and to make sure the household is eligible for SNAP benefits, other federal assistance programs, and federally assisted state programs, such as school lunch, TANF, and Medicaid. IDHS secures and uses information about all clients through the income and eligibility verification system (IEVS). This includes such information as receipt of social security benefits, unemployment insurance, unearned income and wages from employment. When information does not match, we may contact a third party, such as employers, claims representatives or financial institutions to verify the information. This information may affect your eligibility for assistance and the amount of assistance provided. This may result in criminal or civil action or administrative claims against persons fraudulently participating in the SNAP program. We do not require a social security number for any member of your household who is not eligible for the SNAP program, unless their eligibility is being determined for the State Food Program, or who does not wish to apply for either program., Questions about Your Benefits? ABE Manage My Case provides customers with information about their benefits, including application status, redetermination status, recent notices and benefit amounts. Customers can also submit redeterminations and changes and request new benefit programs., Please visit http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ABE to learn more about ABE and the new tools that are now available to help you conveniently manage your benefits and file appeals..