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group and electronic data-based verification indicates that the applicant’s income is higher than that amount. The applicant is not eligible for Medicaid in either case. Eligibility for affordable care with federal advance premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions is then reviewed. 3. Income attestation – The difference between the income attestation and the data is less than ten percent (10%) – An income attestation and data from electronic sources are considered reasonably compatible if the difference between the applicant’s attestation and the data sources is less than ten percent (10%). The applicant is eligible, provided all other eligibility criteria are met. 4. Income attestation – The difference between the income attestation and data sources is greater than ten percent (10%). An income attestation and data on income sources are considered to be not reasonably compatible if the difference between the applicant’s attestation and data sources is greater than ten percent (10%); a reasonable explanation is pursued. 5.10 Reasonable Explanations A. When attestation and data sources are not reasonably compatible, the IES provides the applicant with prompts for resolving any identified discrepancies. The applicant is asked first to provide an explanation. Before an eligibility determination is made, the applicant will be afforded an opportunity to explain any discrepancies between their income attestation and the income source data. B. The following chart is a list of acceptable explanations when there is a discrepancy between an income attestation and data sources. If the applicant provides any one (1) of these explanations, eligibility will be based on their attestation and no further verification is required. The State has only implemented reasonable explanation options for income discrepancies. Reasonable Explanations for Discrepancy in Income Lost job Decrease in hours Multiple employers Self-employed Do not file taxes Have not filed taxes yet Homeless Fluctuating income Work on commissions Income from capital gains Income from dividends Income from royalties Seasonal worker Divorce or marriage