Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 37, September 13, 2024
Section 78-15-6 - Determination and Communication of Eligibility6.1. In order to allow the Department to make a determination as to eligibility, the participating telephone companies shall provide the Department with the names and social security numbers of applicants for Tel-Assistance.6.2. The Department shall routinely communicate eligibility determinations to telephone companies that request the eligibility determinations.6.3. The Department shall annually provide the participating telephone companies with the birth date and basis for eligibility for individuals receiving Tel-Assistance. Unless the participating telephone companies obtain this information lawfully through other means and without an obligation to maintain its confidentiality, the participating telephone companies shall not use or disclose this information for any purpose other than the administration of Tel-Assistance. The administration of the program may include reporting by the participating telephone companies of eligibility information on an aggregate, non-individual basis to the Public Service Commission or its staff.