Fugitive questions are included in MSSICS paths for SSI applications and redeterminations beginning October 23, 2000. As of this date, all SSI claimants, SSI recipients and their payees completing applications and redeterminations should be informed of the effect of fugitive or parole/probation status on their continuing eligibility and their responsibility to report such events to SSA.

SSA may accept first party reports of fugitive status or parole/probation violation made outside the initial claims or redetermination process from the following individuals:

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  The eligible individual;

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  The eligible spouse;

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  A legal guardian;

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  An eligible child;

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  An applicant awaiting a final determination on their application;

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  The representative payee of an eligible individual or applicant;

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  An authorized representative;

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  Another person acting on behalf of the eligible individual or applicant at their request.

An acceptable reporter may notify SSA in writing, orally, or electronically. The rules for reporting fugitive information are the same as for all other SSI reporting events. Refer to SI 02301.010 for additional information on reporting.

Follow the procedures in SI 00530.150 to verify a first party report when you have reason to question an individual’s capacity for understanding the legal intricacies flowing from court actions or their knowledge of whether a crime is a felony or a misdemeanor.