CACs Verification and Documentation Requirements 2

Question 1

Which federal agency provides citizenship and immigration data to the Marketplace through the Federal Data Services Hub?

Accepted Answer

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Answer

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides immigration status and citizenship verification data to the Marketplace via the Federal Data Services Hub.

Question 2

A self-employed applicant applying for Marketplace coverage typically submits which document to verify their income?

Accepted Answer

Most recent federal tax return (Schedule C) or a signed attestation with supporting records

Answer

Self-employed individuals typically verify income using their most recent federal tax return including Schedule C, along with supporting business records if needed.

Question 3

How long does an applicant who qualifies for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) typically have to submit verification documents after enrolling?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

SEP applicants generally have 30 days from the date of enrollment to submit acceptable verification documents confirming their qualifying life event.

Question 4

In Marketplace terminology, what does the term 'inconsistency' specifically refer to?

Accepted Answer

A discrepancy between what an applicant attests on their application and what federal data sources return

Answer

An 'inconsistency' in Marketplace terms is a discrepancy between applicant-attested information and the data retrieved from federal or state verification sources.

Question 5

Which of the following would NOT be an acceptable document for verifying the identity of a Marketplace applicant?

Accepted Answer

A utility bill listing the applicant's name and address

Answer

A utility bill shows residency but does not verify identity (i.e., it includes no photo and is not a government-issued ID), so it is not acceptable as an identity document.

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CACs Verification and Documentation Requirements 2