The first identifies individuals who are assisted under the program. The second section relates to federal and state requirements for insufficient access to other health coverage. The third section relates to documentation requirements. This section includes social security numbers of applicants or proof that an application for a social security number has been submitted and verification of earned income. In a discussion related to income verification, Ms. Ladon related that the Department had received a written directive from the Health Care Financing Administration to simplify verification requirements.
Verification is a significant barrier to enrollment.
The process being proposed is similar to the Medicaid process. In response to a question, Mr. Lindsay stated that unearned income would include things like dividends, interest, rental income, retirement income benefits, Social Security benefits, disability benefits, etc. The fourth section relates to redetermination and that eligibility must be redetermined after twelve months. The fifth section relates to the calculation of gross family income. This includes whose income is considered, what income is considered and when the income is considered.