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MAGI-BASED ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PLAN SECTION A - Verification Procedures for Factors of Eligibility 2 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 Immigration Status ** NO NO YES N/A N/A N/A YES Paper documentation required when data are unavailable, incomplete or incompatible. New Mexico uses its direct connection to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system through the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) for immigration status verification. The state does not use the Hub at this time. Household Composition YES NO YES N/A N/A NO NO While not actively looking for household composition, reasonable explanation and/or paper documentation required when attestation is inconsistent with other information received by the agency, if impacting eligibility. For the majority of individuals, accept self-attestation but if those same individuals are in TANF or SNAP, would use that source from the eligibility system to validate as appropriate. New Mexico's integrated eligibility system accepts household composition determined by SNAP/TANF programs. Pregnancy *** YES NO NO N/A N/A NO NO Caretaker Relative YES NO NO N/A N/A NO NO While not actively looking for caretaker relative, paper documentation required when attestation is inconsistent with other information received by the agency, if impacting eligibility Medicare NO NO YES N/A N/A NO YES Paper documentation required when data are unavailable, incomplete or incompatible. Application for Other Benefits YES NO NO N/A N/A NO NO Other: (Please describe any other eligibility factors) * 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.