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633 Chapter 3:Processes and procedures • Section 2: Verification (07/2026) of the 10% Discrepancy Test and the Applicable Standard. If an individual passes reasonable compatibility by either step, income is considered verified for medical, and, no RFI will be generated for medical income verification. SSA income must aways be verified by viewing SSA screens (e.x., BDX, SDX, SOLQi). Step 1: The 10% Test The 10% test is the first step of income verification for Medical programs and measures the percentage of discrepancy, or difference, between the attested income and the electronically verified income. The 10% test will only be applied when the attestation is less than the amount found on available interfaces. If the amounts are within 10% of one another, then the attested income is considered reasonably compatible and moves forward in the eligibility determination and step 2 is not performed. If the two amounts differ by more than 10%, then the applicable standard step is performed. Step 2: Applicable Standard Applicable Standard is the final step of income verification for Medical programs, and is only performed if the first step fails. The Applicable Standard is met if both the attested combined EDG income and combined income found in the interfaces are within the income threshold for the same program that’s being evaluated based on the attested income. For example, for an EDG of 2, where their combined countable income is $1,500/month and the interface brings back $2,000/month, the income would be considered verified via reasonable compatibility due to the applicant standard test because both amounts are less than the MAGI Adult limit for an EDG of 2This does not apply to HSD medical programs. Self-attestation is acceptable verification when income cannot be verified using electronic data interface. For example, self-employment, pensions, or Veteran income, including aid and attendance. If the individual is not able to attest to their income and electronic information is not available, verification must be requested. This means they need to provide a specific gross dollar amount, not a general approximation. Other resources Employer Verification Calls: Describes three potential scenarios for employer verification calls and provides talking points and key questions for each different situation. Resource verification If required for program eligibility determination, the following list are examples of acceptable resource verification. • Bank books • Bank statements • Stock certificates • Bond certificates • Mortgage