– Verification Requirements

– Verification Requirements A. The ACA mandates that states rely heavily on electronic data sources to verify income. Data sources include IRS tax return data for households that file taxes, the Social Security Administration (SSA) for benefits paid through SSA and state data sources such as the MS Department of Employment Security for wage and unemployment compensation verification. Other available state and federal data sources may be used as appropriate. B. Self-attested income reported on the application form must be compared to income verified through electronic data sources to determine if the various sources are reasonably compatible and allow a decision regarding eligibility or ineligibility for Medicaid, CHIP or other insurance affordability programs.