Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110
§1006 Applications and Furnishing of Information
Title 42 › CHAPTER 7 — SOCIAL SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER VIII — SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS › § 1006
Summary
The Commissioner of Social Security must make rules about how people apply, give required information, and report events or changes so the program runs smoothly and efficiently. The rules must not let someone get benefits just by saying they qualify; key facts must be checked with independent sources and extra evidence gathered so only eligible people (or their representative payees) get the right payments.
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Title 42, §1006
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(a)In general
The Commissioner of Social Security shall, subject to subsection (b), 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) 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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42 U.S.C. § 1006
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110