42-U.S.C.-1006

§1006 – Applications and Furnishing of Information

Pathway

Title 42 > Chapter 7 > Subchapter VIII > Section 1006

Details

• Reference: Section 1006
• Legend: §1006 – Applications and Furnishing of Information
• USCode Year: 2011

Provision Content

(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.

(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title VIII, §806, as added Pub. L. 106–169, title II, §251(a), Dec. 14, 1999, 113 Stat. 1846.)

Prior Provisions

For prior provisions, see note set out under section 1001 of this title.

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

42-U.S.C.-912 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Social Security

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38-U.S.C.-6304 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Benefits

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