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MAGI-BASED ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PLAN (Insert Medicaid, CHIP, or Both) Medicaid & CHIP State: Ohio 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): Where the state has found that use of an electronic data source (from existing or new sources) is effective, it will be used. Manual documentation is requested when there is an inconsistency between the electronic data and the attestation. Accepting self-attestion for many factors and using all available data sources and requesting explanation before paper documenation in many cases. Paper is the last resort. 2 Please describe how the state uses PARIS? Ohio uses PARIS as a an ongoing lead for potential changes in income of veterans and federal (military, retiree, and pension) income, as well as a post- eligibility check for concurrent benefits received in another state while the individual is enrolled in Ohio Medicaid. 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. MAGI-BASED ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PLAN SECTION D - Additional Verification Questions 10