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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 1006. Applications and furnishing of information
(a) In general
The Commissioner of Social Security shall, subject to subsection
(b) of this section, prescribe such requirements with respect to
the filing of applications, the furnishing of information and other
material, and the reporting of events and changes in circumstances,
as may be necessary for the effective and efficient administration
of this subchapter.
(b) Verification requirement
The requirements prescribed by the Commissioner of Social
Security under subsection (a) of this section shall preclude any
determination of entitlement to benefits under this subchapter
solely on the basis of declarations by the individual concerning
qualifications or other material facts, and shall provide for
verification of material information from independent or collateral
sources, and the procurement of additional information as necessary
in order to ensure that the benefits are provided only to qualified
individuals (or their representative payees) in correct amounts.
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