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could be reasonably construed as involuntary disenrollment as defined in this Part. 3. RIte Share Unit responsibilities – Upon receiving a report from the employer, broker and/or the insurance provider, or Medicaid member indicating that disenrollment has occurred, the RIte Share Unit verifies the accuracy of the report and assesses whether it is voluntary or involuntary in nature. a. Voluntary Disenrollment – Once the report has been verified and it is determined to be voluntary disenrollment, EOHHS sends a “Ineligible for Medicaid Notice” noting termination of the Medicaid eligibility of the policy holder, parent(s) or caretaker relative in the applicant’s household until the individual demonstrates compliance with enrollment procedures established by EOHHS. The “Ineligible for Medicaid Notice” must also include any remedies for shortening the period of ineligibility as well as the right to request a hearing and appeal the decision: (1) All Medicaid-eligible pregnant women and children must be automatically enrolled in a Medicaid managed care plan. (3) This period of Medicaid ineligibility may be shortened and Medicaid eligibility established if such individual complies, becomes exempt from RIte Share enrollment, or no longer has access to ESI for reasons such as a change in employment. (See § 3.18 of this Part). b. Involuntary disenrollment – There is no adverse action taken against Medicaid members required to participate in RIte Share if disenrollment from an approved ESI plan is involuntary. 3.20 Cooperation Requirements A. All Medicaid applicants and members must cooperate with the non-financial requirements for eligibility as follows: 1. Requirement to provide information – All applicants/members are required to provide information about other health coverage they may have (TPL – Third Party Liability) including: a. The names of any family members in the household currently covered by other insurance; b. The name of the policy holder and the employer offering the insurance coverage; and