Self-Attestation

Eligibility determinations must be based, to the maximum extent possible, on self-attestation of income that is verified by information from electronic data sources. When information from electronic data sources is consistent with an individual’s attestation of income, the income is considered verified.

Self-attestation may be accepted from the following:

The applicant

An adult in the applicant’s household

An authorized representative (AREP)

Someone acting responsibly for the individual (if the individual is a minor or incapacitated)

If verification is received by another program (e.g. SNAP or TANF), the verification should be used for Medical Assistance as well.