Death data shown on the Numident can be used as preferred proof of death for initial
claims processing when
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The data was established on the Numident by preferred proof of death, i.e., a death
certificate or Form SSA-721 (Statement of Death By Funeral Director); (see GN 02602.050A.); OR
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The data was established on the Numident based on an Electronic Death Registration
(EDR) Report.
REFERENCE: See the instructions in GN 00304.100B.3. for Numident coding that indicates that the Numident can be used as preferred proof
of death.
NOTE: This policy does not change the procedure for handling the SSA-721 as a lead (see
GN 00202.020F).