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penalty of perjury. The IES verifies the information electronically to the fullest extent feasible and must verify applicant attestations in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part 10-00-3 of this Title. 8. Privacy of Application Information – Application information must only be used to determine eligibility and the types of coverage a person is qualified to receive. Accordingly, the EOHHS, the agencies under its umbrella, and all other entities serving as its agents in the Medicaid eligibility process maintain the privacy and confidentiality of all application information and in the manner required by applicable federal and state laws and regulations. 9. Eligibility Determination Timelines – Federal and State law set specific timelines for making determinations of Medicaid eligibility. The timelines vary in length depending on whether a clinical eligibility determination is required that necessitates a review of information from second parties (e.g., health practitioner or provider) and/or third parties (e.g., insurers). In accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-8.6(b)(2), the timeline for determining eligibility begins on the date a completed application, including any required forms and/or authorizations, is received by the EOHHS or its authorized eligibility agents, and ends on the date a notice is sent to the applicant explaining the agency’s decision. The EOHHS is responsible for processing applications within these time limits for IHCC group members who have not been deemed or determined eligible on the basis of participation in another federal program (e.g., SSI, DCYF Foster Child, etc.). The timelines are as follows: MACC and IHCC Eligibility Determination Timelines Coverage Group Determination Timeline MACC Groups 30 Days Community Medicaid – Elders 65 and over 30 Days Community Medicaid – Adults with Disabilities 90 Days Sherlock/Ticket to Work Plans If determination of disability has been made – 30 days If determination of disability is required – 90 days