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

A U.S. passport or birth certificate are primary documents used to verify citizenship status for Marketplace enrollment purposes.

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

A W-2 form or recent pay stubs are standard IRS-recognized documents used to verify wage income for Marketplace applications.

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

The Marketplace generally provides applicants 90 days to submit documentation resolving a data matching issue before coverage or financial assistance may be terminated.

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

Answer

The Federal Data Services Hub connects the Marketplace to IRS, Social Security Administration, and other federal databases to electronically verify income and other eligibility data.

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

A Social Security card or an official letter from the Social Security Administration displaying the SSN is the recognized form of SSN verification.

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CACs Verification and Documentation Requirements