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MAGI-BASE ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PLAN
Date Updated: 5/10/2024 (Insert Medicaid, CHIP or Both): Medicaid & CHIP
State: Illinois Section A: Verification Procedures for Factors of Eligibility Eligibility Factor Self- Attestation Accepted without Additional Verification (Y/N) Self- Attestation Accepted with Post- Eligibility Verification (Y/N) Electronic Data Source Used (Y/N) Reasonable Compatibility Standard Used Specify Reasonable Compatibility Standard for Income Ask for a Reasonable Explanation from the Individual (Y/N) Paper Documentation Required from the Individual (Y/N) Comments resubmits to SSA as a post- eligibility verification. Citizenship ** No No Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes If electronic verification indicates a discrepancy, the state requests documents and resubmits to SSA as a post- eligibility verification. Immigration Status ** No No Yes N/A N/A N/A Yes If electronic verification is not available, or there is an inconsistency between the attestation and the information from the data sources, the State requests documents to verify citizenship. Household Composition No No Yes N/A N/A Yes Yes Illinois' new integrated eligibility system (IES) will identify any instances where the same individual is reported as living in more than one household receiving medical, SNAP or cash benefits. If there is an inconsistency between attestation and the IES or other sources that has an impact on