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1. Identity – An applicant must provide proof of identity when applying through the IES or filing a paper application. The requirements related to identify proofing are set forth in Part 30-00-3 of this Title. Certain applicants may not be able to obtain identity proofing through the federal hub due to data limitations. Pre-eligibility verification is required through an alternative electronic paper documentation source in these instances to establish an account. 2. Income – Electronic verification of attested income is required by the State. Multiple electronic data sources may be used for this purpose.. The reasonable compatibility standard applies when there are discrepancies between the applicant’s income self-attestation and information from electronic data sources. 3. General Eligibility – Non-Financial Factors – (Social Security Numbers, Age, Citizenship, Death, Date of Birth, Residency, and Incarceration). Information on these eligibility factors is verified against various State and federal data sources. Information specific to verification requirements for MAGI populations is located in Part 30-00-3 of this Title; for Medicaid and CHIP-funded eligibility more generally, the applicable provisions are set forth in Part 30-00-3 of this Title. 5.9 Medicaid Reasonable Compatibility Standards A. When information obtained through the federal data hub, State data sources and commercial data sources is found reasonably compatible with the applicant’s attestation, no further verification is required, and the eligibility determination will proceed. The reasonable compatibility standards set forth below by the State are applicable to income verification. The term “data” refers to information obtained through electronic data matches across federal and State sources. B. Overview of Standards Medicaid Reasonable Compatibility Standards for Income Attestation and Data Scenario Reasonable Compatibility Standard Attestation and income data from external sources are below applicant’s Medicaid eligibility levels. Reasonably Compatible: Person eligible for Medicaid