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A. Checking account: $1,000 B. Savings account: $500 AVS returns the following information and the worker processes the information as shown: • Checking account: $2,000 | Match with A • Savings account: $2,500 | Match with B Reasonable Compatibility Determination for EBD Medicaid • EBD Medicaid Asset Limit: $2,000 • 1. Total Countable Assets (Self-Reported): $1,000 + $500 = $1,500 • 2. Total Countable Assets (AVS and/or Self-Reported): $2,000 + $2,500 = $4,500 • Result: Not Reasonably Compatible for EBD Medicaid because the sum of countable assets from data sources is above the EBD Medicaid asset limit. Reasonable Compatibility Determination for MSP • MSP Asset Limit: $7,730 • 1. Total Countable Assets (Self-Reported): $1,000 + $500 = $1,500 • 2. Total Countable Assets (AVS and/or Self-Reported): $2,000 + $2,500 = $4,500 • Result: Reasonably Compatible for MSP because the sum of countable assets from data sources is below the MSP asset limit. A Verification Checklist is sent to the Tasha to request verification of the checking and savings account for EBD Medicaid. However, if Tasha does not return verification of these accounts, she will remain eligible for MSP. 20.3.5.2.2 Programs for Which Reasonable Compatibility Will Apply The reasonable compatibility test will be performed as part of any eligibility determination for all EBD Medicaid programs with asset tests. Populations not subject to an asset test (for example, children under age 19 and children who are members of the Children's Long-Term Support Waiver Program) will not have a reasonable compatibility test. 20.3.6 Medical or Remedial Expenses Medical or remedial expenses used to meet a deductible or to calculate a patient liability, cost share, or premium must be verified. The expense amount, any third-party liability amount, and date of service must all be verified. If verification is not provided, the expense is not allowed to be used to meet a deductible, or for patient liability, cost share, or premium calculations. Eligibility cannot be denied or terminated for failure to provide expense verification. For HCBW Medicaid members, MCO care managers, ADRC staff, and IRIS Consultant Agencies (ICAs) calculate medical and remedial expenses. Because care managers, ADRC staff, and ICAs verify all medical and remedial expenses before reporting the expenses to IM, additional verification is not needed. Refer to SECTION 15.7.3 MEDICAL/REMEDIAL EXPENSES. 20.3.7 Power of Attorney, Guardianship, Conservator or Patient's Representative If the applicant or member has a financial power of attorney, documentation of the power of attorney appointment is required. Only an agent with durable power of attorney for finances is considered to have power of attorney for Medicaid. A “durable” designation means that the power of attorney continues even if the applicant or member becomes incapacitated.