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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 Incarceration YES NO NO N/A N/A NO NO Sources: Maine's eligibility system and the Maine Department of Corrections. Maine will take self-attestaion. However, if the state receives information that the person is incarcerated, Maine will ask for a reasonable explanation or paper documentation if necessary. If no source information is available, Maine will accept attestation. Maine limits services to inpatient hospital to those who are incarcerated. * States must check electronic data sources determined useful to verify income in accordance with 42 CFR 435.948 but can be done post-enrollment. If the information obtained from electronic data sources and the information provided by or on behalf of the individual are both above, at or below the applicable income standard, the State must determine the applicant eligible or ineligible for Medicaid/CHIP. (NOTE: this option is prepopulated for the state and is not an option that can be changed). ** States must follow statute, regulations, and guidance for verification of SSN, citizenship and immigration status including obtaining such information through the federal data services hub if available. *** States must accept self-attestation of pregnancy unless they have information that is not reasonably compatible with such attestation. MAGI-BASED ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PLAN SECTION A - Verification Procedures for Factors of Eligibility 5