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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 6

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 11 Chapter 6 Data Exchanges

6.3.4.A System Generated 6.3.4.A.1 Beneficiary and Earnings Data Exchange (BENDEX) The BENDEX data exchange occurs daily. Information received includes RSDI amounts and Medicare eligibility and premiums. This information is considered verified upon receipt for SNAP and is not subject to independent verification for any program. Data exchanges include discrepancies between the eligibility system and SSA files and individuals who may also be receiving benefits in another state. 6.3.4.A.2 Beneficiary Earnings and Exchange Record System (BEERS) The BEERS wage-match data exchange occurs daily. Information received includes • Wages; • Pensions; and • Self-employment income. West Virginia employment is not included in this match. See Section 6.2 for this data exchange. This information is not considered verified upon receipt for SNAP and is subject to independent verification for all programs. For SNAP, the agency must provide the household with the Notice of Match Results (NCHZ), and the matched individual must be given 10 days to contest the findings. 6.3.4.A.3 Social Security Number (SSN) Verification Details Verified SSNs are automatically indicated in the eligibility system daily. Errors are identified and detailed information is available to the Worker in the eligibility system. This information is considered verified upon receipt for all programs and is not subject to independent verification.