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PRE-ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (PEV): PEV is the act of validating self-attested information against various data sources to ensure the information provided at the time of application is ‘reasonably compatible’ with information contained in various electronic data sources. If the data source information is not reasonably compatible with self-attested information, a reasonable explanation may be provided before hard copy verification is requested. ABD: Not applicable See Business Process Medicaid Pre-Eligibility Verification (PEV) REASONABLE COMPATIBILITY: When PEV is used for ACA/Family Medicaid, it may be necessary to request additional information if the PEV data source information is inconsistent with the individual’s self- attested information. Montana uses a 10% reasonable compatibility threshold for income. Reasonable compatibility is the compatibility between an individual’s self-attested income and what is found during electronic data searches/matches. Montana has chosen 10% as the reasonable compatibility threshold. ABD: Not applicable RESIDENCE: ACA: The Department shall verify residency for individuals ages 19 and older by electronic data sources if available. If electronic data sources are not available to verify residency, then the individual is responsible for providing evidence of residency. Examples of evidence include but is not limited to driver’s license, state ID card, lease agreements, landlord statements, rent receipts, or mortgage statements. Some additional examples if someone doesn’t pay rent or mortgage include but is not limited to utility bill, water bill, phone bill, current wage stub, statement from someone they are living with. A Residency Certification may be used if the individual cannot verify residency any other way. Family Medically Needy: Client statement. ABD: Client statement; other verification (e.g., landlord statement, rent receipt) only required when residence is questionable.