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9.9.7.2 Other Forms of Health Insurance Verification Other types of verification can be used to document current employer sponsored health insurance coverage. Agencies may use other contacts with employers to complete the verification process if needed. Other forms of verification include: • EVF-H form • Employer statement • Collateral Contact with the employer 9.9.8 Tribal Membership, Descent, or Eligible to Receive Indian Health Services Verification of Tribal membership, descent from a Tribal member, or eligibility to receive Indian Health Service (IHS) services is required in order to receive an exemption from paying BadgerCare Plus premiums and copayments (see SECTION 38.2.2 COPAY EXEMPT POPULATIONS). Acceptable verification sources include: • Tribal Enrollment Card • Written verification or document issued by the tribe indicating Tribal affiliation • Certificate of degree of Indian blood issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs • Tribal census document • Medical record card (or similar documentation) issued by an Indian health care provider that specifies an individual is an Indian • Statement of Tribal Affiliation (F-00685) If verification is not provided, do not indicate in CARES that the person is a Tribal member. Do not deny or terminate eligibility for failure to provide the requested verification. 9.9.9 Pretax Deductions People whose eligibility is determined using MAGI rules can claim pretax deductions to determine their MAGI taxable income. To claim a pretax deduction, verification of the amount and deduction type is required. Verification sources such as pay stubs received during the last 30 days or other documentation from a person's employer can serve as acceptable documentation. See SECTION 16.3.2 PRETAX DEDUCTIONS for a list of pretax deductions. If verification is not provided, the deductions will not be used when determining eligibility. Eligibility will not be denied or terminated for failure to provide the requested verification. 9.9.10 MAGI Tax Deductions People whose eligibility is determined using MAGI rules can claim certain tax deductions from the IRS 1040 Form, regardless of whether or not they file taxes (see SECTION 16.3.3 TAX DEDUCTIONS). People who claim such deductions must provide verification that the expense is or was incurred. Verification could include: • Receipts • Bank statements • Pay stubs • Previous years’ tax forms