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Section A. Additional Comments If data matches fail, are not reasonably compatible, or are not available, then Massachusetts will require post-enrollment paper verificatons within 90 days. An individual may only receive benefits during a post-enrollment verification period once per year, except if the individual has a change in circumstance resulting in a change of eligibility from QHP to Medicaid/CHIP, or if the individual becomes pregnant. This process was authorized through MassHealth's 1115 waiver on October 1 2013. Additional Other Categories: HIV+ Status (applies to ACA expansion adult group for richer benefit and to applicable 1115 waiver program for HIV+ individuals) - NO to self-attestation accepted without additional verification, YES to self-attestation accepted with post-enrollment verification, NO to electronic data sources used, NO to ask for explanation from the individual, YES to paper documentation required from the individual. Breast or Cervical Cancer Certification Status (applies to ACA expansion adult group for richer benefit and to 1115 waiver BCCTP Program for those with income between 133 and 250% FPL) - NO to self- attestation accepted without additional verification, YES to self-attestation accepted with post-enrollment verification, NO to electronic data sources used, NO to ask for explanation from the individual, YES to paper documentation required from the individual. As authorized under Section 1902(e)(14)(A)of the Act, MA received approval from CMS on March 31, 2014 to extend the Provisional Eligiblity period for applicants with verification inconsistencies (for eligibility factors noted in Section A) an additional 90 days. This authority applies to provisional coverage for individuals who apply for coverage by June 30, 2014. Section B1. Additional Comments Section B2. Additional Comments Section C. Additional Comments Medicaid and CHIP are part of one program called MassHealth. With regards to waiting periods and the associated exceptions, MA plans to file a state plan amendment to eliminate waiting periods for CHIP (consitent with CMS final eligibility rule released in July). MA intends to submit SPA before end of 2013. MAGI-BASED ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PLAN Additional Comments 16