R-3700, Automated Verification Systems | Texas Health and Human Services

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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.