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MAGI-BASE ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PLAN

Date Updated: 5/10/2024 (Insert Medicaid, CHIP or Both): Medicaid & CHIP

State: Illinois Section D. Additional Verification Questions Question Response 1 If paper documentation is required when a data source is not available or the information obtained from a data source is not reasonably compatible with the information provided by or on behalf of the individual, briefly describe how the state determined that establishing and using an electronic data source was not effective, considering such factors as cost and program integrity in accordance with 42 CFR 435.952(c): We have already determined that the security regulations, timeliness elements, and other administrative complexities make using the IRS data for FTI unduly burdensome. Additionally the data may not be used for other programs, (SNAP, Cash) rendering this program less useful for our integrated eligibility system. However we use electronic data that is necessary to determine initial eligibility and redeterminations, both financial and non- financial, when it is available and provides the information required in an acceptable timeframe, as evidenced by the numerous sources we cited in our earlier responses in this document. Paper documentation is requested from the applicant/ recipient when we do not accept self-attestation and there is no accessible electronic source, or if there is a discrepancy that cannot be resolved with the information we have available. State intends to utilize multiple backup data sources such as Vital Records for citizenship, prior to requesting paper documentation. 2 Please describe how the state uses PARIS? PARIS Interstate file is used to identify individuals potentially living in another state while receiving IL medical assistance. Contact by mail is made with the household to determine current IL residence. IL has not had a case on the Federal file for a number of years. The Veterans file is used to identify unbudgeted VA benefits and to work with veterans to identify enhanced benefits