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Every provider is required to have a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). AHCCCS does not accept a Social Security Number (SSN) in place of the TIN. If a provider gets a new TIN, it is handled as a change of ownership. See section 302A Change in Ownership for more information.
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Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) |
An identification number used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the administration of tax laws. |
Proof is collected electronically from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) records. If the name on the AHCCCS Provider Enrollment application does not match the name on the IRS records, a letter from the IRS showing the TIN and name match can be provided.
42 USC 1396a(a)(78)