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b. Continuing eligibility. All SSI Medicaid-eligible beneficiaries are auto-renewed unless or until the State receives notification of termination of SSI. The State must evaluate whether Medicaid eligibility is available in all other coverage categories before initiating the termination process in accordance with Part 40-00-2 of this Title. 2. Applicants/Beneficiaries a. Applicants and beneficiaries must provide timely, accurate and complete information about any eligibility factors subject to change, including any changes in work circumstances or earnings that may affect continuing access to coverage through the pathways identified in this Part. In addition: (1) Consent – At the time a Medicaid beneficiary eligible on the basis of SSI no longer qualifies for continuing coverage under § 1619(a) or § 1619(b), the State may request that they provide the State with consent to retrieve and review any information not currently on record pertaining to the eligibility factors subject to change through electronic data matches conducted through the State’s eligibility system. Once such consent is provided, the Medicaid agency may retrieve and review such information when conducting all subsequent eligibility determinations and annual renewals. (2) Duty to Report – Medicaid beneficiaries are required to report changes in eligibility factors to the Medicaid agency within ten (10) days from the date the change takes effect. Self-reports are permitted through the eligibility system consumer self-service portal as well as in person, via fax, or mail. Flexibility in reporting is allowed when a beneficiary changes work status and employers do not provide timely documentation of such changes. 1.6 Community Medicaid Eligibility for Low-income Elders and Adults with Disabilities (EAD) A. Working adults with disabilities who do not qualify for SSI due to excess income may be eligible for initial or continuing Medicaid coverage through the EAD pathway pursuant to Subchapter 05 Part 1 of this Chapter or as medically needy under Part Subchapter 05 Part 2 of this Chapter. All EAD beneficiaries are entitled to primary care essential benefits and any necessary work supports covered under the Medicaid State Plan or Section 1115 Waiver. B. Working adults with disabilities may obtain initial or continuing eligibility through the following: