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MAGI-BASED ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PLAN SECTION D - Additional Verification Questions 12 MAGI-BASED ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PLAN (Insert MProgram: Medicaid & CHIP State: State: Nebraska Last updated by Nebraska 09/04/2019 Section D. Additional Verification Questions Question Response 1 If paper documentation is required when a data source is not available or the information obtained from a data source is not reasonably compatible with the information provided by or on behalf of the individual, briefly describe how the state determined that establishing and using an electronic data source was not effective, considering such factors as cost and program integrity in accordance with 42 CFR 435.952(c): The state accepts self-attestation without additional verification for some factors of eligibility. For those that it doesn't, Nebraska will utilize electronic data matches to the extent possible. To ensure program integrity Nebraska will utilize paper documentation when information is not reasonably compatible or available electronically. Nebraska has many data sources, such as SNAP, TANF and Vital Statistics, that may be used to resolve inconsistencies (e.g for citizenship and SSN)before requesting paper documentation. 2 Please describe how the state uses PARIS? PARIS information is received quarterly. The PARIS match collects data from three separate data matches: Federal, Veterans Affairs (VA) and Interstate. The Federal match provides information about recipients military and civil service benefits. The VA match provides information about veteran’s pension and compensation benefits. The Interstate match provides information about recipient’s possible receipt of duplicative Medicaid, TANF, Child Care and SNAP benefits issued by the 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. 3 Please indicate (YES) or (NO) if the State intends to request Secretarial approval to solely use alternative data sources for financial verification other than those listed in 42 CFR 435.948 (Numbers 1-8 in Section B-1). NO If (YES), please submit a letter to CMS requesting such approval describing how the the state meets the following requirements: 1) Reduces administrative costs and burdens on both individuals and the State, 2) Maximizes accuracy and minimizes delay, 3) Meets the requirements related to confidentiality, disclosure, maintenance and use of information, and 4) Promotes coordination with other insurance affordability programs. 4 Please indicate (YES) or (NO) if the State intends to request Secretarial approval to use a mechanism other than the federal data services hub for information that is available through the hub. NO If (YES), please submit a letter to CMS requesting such approval describing how the the state meets the following requirements: 1) Reduces administrative costs and burdens on both individuals and the State, 2) Maximizes accuracy and minimizes delay, 3) Meets the requirements related to confidentiality, disclosure, maintenance and use of information, and 4) Promotes coordination with other insurance affordability