2016 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 7 - Social Security
Subchapter VIII - Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans
Sec. 1006 - Applications and furnishing of information

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 1006 (2016)
Section Name §1006. Applications and furnishing of information
Section Text (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.

Source Credit

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

Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS

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

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 7 - SOCIAL SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER VIII - SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS
Sec. 1006 - Applications and furnishing of information
Contains section 1006
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 113 Stat. 1846
Public Law References Public Law 106-169
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