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UNOFFICIAL 1714.1-17 (2) Verify immigration status in accordance with section 1137(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §1320b-7(d)(1)(B)(iii)) and the requirements of section 17-1714.1-31. (c) If the department is unable to promptly verify the citizenship or non-citizen immigration status of an individual in accordance with subsection (a), the department: (1) Shall provide the individual with a reasonable opportunity to obtain or provide

the necessary information in accordance with subsections (e) through (i); and (2) May not delay, deny, reduce or terminate benefits for an individual who is otherwise eligible for Medicaid during the reasonable opportunity period. (d) The department shall maintain a record of having verified citizenship or non-citizen status for each individual, in an electronic database. The department may not re-verify or require an individual to re-verify citizenship or non-citizen status at a renewal or eligibility or subsequent application following a break in coverage. (e) The department shall notify the individual for whom the department is unable to promptly verify citizenship or satisfactory non-citizen status in accordance with chapter 1713.1. (f) During the reasonable opportunity period, the department shall, if relevant to verification of the individual’s status, assist the individual as follows: (1) Assist the individual in obtaining an SSN; (2) Attempt to resolve any inconsistencies between information provided by the individual and data from the electronic service, and resubmit corrected information; (3) Provide information on how to contact the source of the electronic data directly to resolve the issue; and (4) Permit the individual to provide other documentation of citizenship or immigration status.