CACs Verification and Documentation Requirements

Question 1

Which document is most commonly used to verify U.S. citizenship for a Marketplace health insurance application?

Accepted Answer

U.S. passport or birth certificate

Answer

State-issued driver's license

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Employer identification badge

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Social Security card alone

Question 2

Which income document is typically acceptable for verifying annual income for a salaried employee applying for Marketplace coverage?

Accepted Answer

Most recent W-2 form or recent pay stubs

Answer

Personal bank statements from the past 12 months

Answer

A signed letter from a neighbor confirming employment

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Utility bills showing the applicant's address

Question 3

How long does an applicant typically have to resolve a data matching issue (inconsistency) after receiving a notice from the Marketplace?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

15 days

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30 days

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180 days

Question 4

What is the primary electronic resource the Marketplace uses to verify an applicant's income during the application process?

Accepted Answer

Federal Data Services Hub connecting to IRS and SSA records

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State Department of Motor Vehicles database

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Employer payroll systems accessed directly

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Consumer credit bureau reports

Question 5

Which of the following documents can verify an applicant's Social Security Number (SSN) for Marketplace enrollment?

Accepted Answer

Social Security card or SSA-issued letter showing the SSN

Answer

Voter registration card

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Library card with a photo

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Utility bill with the applicant's name

Question 6

What happens if an applicant fails to verify their immigration status within the required 90-day period after receiving a data matching notice?

Accepted Answer

The applicant's enrollment and any APTC may be terminated until resolved

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The applicant automatically qualifies for Medicaid instead

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The Marketplace extends the deadline automatically by another 90 days

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The applicant is referred to ICE for investigation

Question 7

What is a 'data matching issue' in the context of a Marketplace enrollment application?

Accepted Answer

When information submitted by the applicant does not match data found in federal or state databases

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When an applicant applies to more than one state Marketplace simultaneously

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When a CAC enters incorrect contact information for a consumer

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When two family members apply for different types of coverage