Revision 12-2; Effective June 1, 2012

Through interagency agreements, several automated verification systems have become available to staff. This has allowed staff to obtain necessary verifications in a more efficient and timely manner. All systems require specific password permission for access.

R-3710 Automated Status Verification Index

Revision 12-2; Effective June 1, 2012

The Automated Status Verification Index (ASVI) is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) online system used to verify immigration status of non-citizens applying for benefits. The system is accessed through UNISCOPE EMULATION. Information is obtained using the individual's Alien Registration Number. Result response time is generally immediate.

If the Alien Registration Number is found by the system, the following information will be displayed:

  • Alien number
  • Last name
  • First name
  • Middle name
  • Date of birth
  • Country of birth
  • Alternate ID
  • Social Security number
  • Date of entry
  • USCIS (formerly INS) status
  • Verification number

Residency status is reported with one of the following messages:

  • Lawful Permanent Resident/Employment Authorized
  • Institute Secondary Verification
  • Temporary Resident/Temporary Employment Authorized

Refer to Section D-8000, Alien Status, for additional policy and verification information.

A user guide, ASVI/SAVE System, contains detailed information regarding access and data interpretation. The guides are available through unit supervisors. 

R-3720 Reserved for Future Use

Revision 20-2; Effective June 1, 2020

R-3730 State Online Query/Wire Third Party Query

Revision 12-2; Effective June 1, 2012

State Online Query (SOLQ) is a Social Security Administration (SSA) automated system used to verify Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The system is Windows-based. It uses the individual's name, Social Security number (SSN) or Social Security claim number (SSCN) and date of birth to identify and provide the appropriate records. When an inquiry match occurs, the response provides all available benefit information attributable to a particular claim number. SOLQ responses are not to be printed. SOLQ responses provide current information and are available immediately after request in the system.

If the individual has entitlement under more than one SSCN, those numbers will be identified. You must submit separate inquiries to obtain data related to those claims.

Information includes:

  • Standard Response — individual name, date of birth, verified SSN and error messages regarding any discrepancies between inquiry and response match.
  • Title II (RSDI) — individual demographics, enrollment in Medicare Part A and/or Part B, supplementary medical income benefits (SMIB) premium deduction, benefit amounts and dates, unearned income, disability onset dates, etc.
  • Title XVI (SSI) — individual demographics, Medicaid, SSI payment history, benefit amount, payment status code, resource and earned income leads, etc.

Note: The SOLQ system is available only in TIERS. The response only includes information for individuals in TIERS.

If more detailed information is needed, it is recommended to request a WTPY.

Wire Third Party Query (WTPY) is an SSA automated overnight batch process system used to verify Social Security and SSI benefits. Information is obtained using the person's name, SSN or SSCN, and date of birth. Response is usually received on the next business day following transmittal of the inquiry, provided the request is transmitted by 2:30 p.m. If the request is transmitted after that time, the response will be delayed one day.

If an inquiry match occurs, the response will provide all available benefit information attributable to a particular claim number. If a person has entitlement under more than one SSCN, those numbers will be identified. Separate inquiries are not necessary. The programming logic within the WTPY system will do an automated request within three business days on the newly discovered SSCNs. Staff do not have to create additional requests to obtain data related to those claims.

Information will include:

  • Standard Response — Name, date of birth, verified SSN and error messages regarding any discrepancies between inquiry and response match.
  • Title II (RSDI) — Demographics, enrollment in Medicare Part A and/or Part B, SMIB premium deduction, benefit amounts and dates, unearned income, disability onset dates, etc.
  • Title XVI (SSI) — Demographics, Medicaid, SSI payment history, benefit amount, payment status code, resource and earned income leads, etc.
  • 40 Quarters — Used for legal permanent residents, their spouses or parents. Response will provide employment history, identify the qualifying quarters and give the type income received during that period. Note: Response time for this data is within two days of transmittal (rather than one day as with other WTPY information).
  • Citizenship Verification — Effective Feb. 1, 2011. WTPY makes citizenship verification available, and is available for use by HHSC to verify citizenship for Texas Works and MEPD applicants.

The Wire Third Party Query User Guide contains detailed information regarding data interpretation. The 40 Quarters Operations Guide and 40 Quarters Response contain information outlining inquiry and response interpretation of 40 Quarters data.

Reminder: Federal tax information is provided through SOLQ and WTPY. Federal tax information is confidential. It is not to be shared with unauthorized individuals. SOLQ and WTPY responses should not be printed.

R-3740 Asset Verification System (AVS)

Revision 18-2; Effective June 1, 2018

The Asset Verification System (AVS) is an automated system used to request information from banking institutions on people applying for certain MEPD programs. The AVS is available through the Data Broker system and is accessed through TIERS. Use a person’s name and Social Security number to identify and provide information on the appropriate financial records.

AVS information must be requested for the following MEPD programs at application, renewal, add a person, and program transfer requests only when consent is provided:

  • State Group Home (TA 12 ME);
  • State Supported Living Center (TP 10 ME);
  • Non-State Group Home (TP 15 ME);
  • State Hospital (TP 16 ME);
  • Nursing Facility (TP 17 ME);
  • Waiver Program (TA 10 ME);
  • Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) (TA 10 ME);
  • Pickle (TP 03 ME);
  • Disabled Adult Child (TP 18 ME);
  • Disabled Widow(er) (TP 21 ME);
  • Early Aged Widow(er) (TP 22 ME); and
  • Medicaid Buy-In (MBI) Program (TP 87 ME).

R-3741 AVS Consent

Revision 18-2; Effective June 1, 2018

Consent to access AVS is required for a person whose assets are considered in the eligibility determination for AVS applicable MEPD Programs.  Individuals who must provide consent are:

  • the applicant or recipient (or the individual’s legal guardian, power of attorney, or authorized representative);
  • parents whose resources are deemed to a minor child;
  • a spouse whose resources are deemed to the applicant or recipient; or
  • the community spouse for spousal impoverishment cases. 

A person provides consent by submitting a signed application or renewal form that contains the asset verification consent language. If the application or renewal form does not contain the AVC language, or does not contain the signature of the person whose assets are considered in the eligibility determination, staff must pend for a signed  Form H0003, Agreement to Release Your Facts.  Only request AVS information for someone who has provided consent.

Deny an applicant or recipient if consent is not provided from all people whose assets are considered in the eligibility determination or if a written request to revoke consent to access AVS is received.  Do not run AVS if consent is not provided or after a request to revoke consent is received.

R-3742 AVS Requests

Revision 18-2; Effective June 1, 2018

When consent is provided, run the determination to process eligibility but do not dispose the case.

  • If all eligibility requirements are met, initiate the AVS request.
  • If a person does not meet all eligibility requirements, do not initiate the AVS request; process the denial.

For initial applications, request 60-months of AVS information. For reapplications, annual redeterminations, and program transfers, request AVS information only for the months between the last AVS response and the current transaction. If AVS was not previously requested, request 60-months of AVS information.

R-3743 AVS Responses

Revision 18-2; Effective June 1, 2018

AVS responses provide information on both disclosed and undisclosed financial accounts.

Initial AVS responses are received immediately and include information from the major banking institutions. 

In addition to the immediate initial responses, Data Broker will also provide enhanced AVS responses when financial information is identified for additional banking institutions not included in the immediate AVS response. The enhanced AVS response is available on the Data Broker report a minimum of 15 days after the initial AVS request.  Do not delay disposing the case when an enhanced AVS response is pending if all other information needed to make an eligibility determination is provided. Regardless of when the agency receives an enhanced AVS response, the response is treated as an agency reported change.

R-3744 Consideration of AVS Information

Revision 18-2; Effective June 1, 2018

Determine eligibility based on the AVS response received via Data Broker.

For both immediate and enhanced AVS responses, if the AVS information is consistent with the client-provided information, complete the eligibility determination.

If the AVS information is new or inconsistent, but does not affect eligibility, do not pend for verification. Enter the new information in TIERS and complete the eligibility determination.

If the AVS information is new or inconsistent and the applicant or recipient is potentially ineligible, pend the case and request verification from the applicant or recipient before completing the eligibility determination.

If the applicant or recipient fails to provide verification of new or inconsistent AVS information, enter the AVS information in the case and deny the case using the appropriate AVS denial reason code.