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MS 0675 (3) calendar days for the recipient to return the additional verification. For Medicaid, allow 30 days for the recipient to return the verification. e. Upon receipt of verification, send the appropriate notice of eligibility/ineligibility, if required, and adjust benefits timely. f. Document all actions thoroughly and completely. g. [Resolve the exception through the Computer Match task.] 3. Wage Records. Use the following criteria to determine when a match requires independent verification. a. The matches which determine whether independent verification is required are the last available Wage Records quarter and the quarter prior to the last available Wage Records quarter. [Example: If the last available Wage Records quarter is the third quarter of 2023 (shown as 3/23) the quarter prior to the last available Wage Records quarter would be the second quarter of 2023 (shown as 2/23). (1) If there are no matches for either of those quarters, no independent verification is required to resolve the Wage Records match. Resolve the exception through the Computer Match task. (2) If a match is shown for either or both quarters, determine whether the income is currently being received by the member.] (a) If the case record contains adequate verification for resolution, document accordingly and resolve the Computer Match. (b) If independent verification is required, refer to item B. 2. b. After IEVS resolution, process any possible claim in accordance with MS 0870. 4. Computer Matching Data Information. Should recipients inquire about the source of Agency information, indicate the data was secured through computer matches made by the Agency. Use the following criteria to determine when a match requires independent verification. a. Independent verification is not required if the match data is currently considered in the case record or the case record contains adequate verification for resolution. Document accordingly and resolve the Computer Match. b. Independent verification is required if the case record does not contain adequate verification. Refer to item B. 2. Additionally, if a bank account has been closed, a statement from the bank or source is required to verify the closure. c. After IEVS resolution, process any possible claim in accordance with MS 0870.