CEC - Certified Enrollment Counselor Eligibility Determination Process Questions and Answers

Question 1

A consumer disagrees with a Marketplace eligibility determination regarding their eligibility for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
What is the standard timeframe within which they must file an appeal?

Accepted Answer

Within 90 days of the notice date

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Within 30 days of the notice date

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Within 60 days of the notice date

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Within 120 days of the notice date

Question 2

A family of four applies for coverage. The parents are lawfully present immigrants who are not yet eligible for Medicaid due to the five-year waiting period. Their two children were born in the U.S. and are citizens. Their household income is 80% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). How will the eligibility of the parents likely be treated for Marketplace financial assistance?

Accepted Answer

They will be eligible for Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTC) despite their income being below 100% FPL.

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They will be ineligible for any financial assistance because their income is below 100% FPL.

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They must wait until they meet the five-year bar to receive any form of assistance.

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They will be referred to their state's emergency medical assistance program only.

Question 3

Which of the following is considered a primary role of the electronic data matching process during an initial eligibility determination?

Accepted Answer

To verify application information against trusted electronic data sources.

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To eliminate the need for consumers to provide any documentation.

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To automatically enroll consumers in the lowest-cost health plan available.

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To require all applicants to attend an in-person interview.

Question 4

A client loses their job-based health coverage and wants to enroll in a Marketplace plan. They have a 60-day Special Enrollment Period (SEP) that began on March 1st. If they select a plan on April 10th, when will their coverage typically become effective?

Accepted Answer

May 1st

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April 1st

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June 1st

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March 1st

Question 5

During the annual redetermination process, the Marketplace automatically re-enrolls a consumer into a plan for the upcoming year. What information does the Marketplace primarily use to redetermine eligibility for financial assistance if the consumer takes no action?

Accepted Answer

Information from the previous year's application, adjusted for FPL changes and updated income data from sources like the IRS.

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The consumer's credit score and financial history.

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A standard default income amount set by the state.

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Self-attested information provided over the phone by the consumer during the previous year.

Question 6

A consumer receives a Data Matching Issue (DMI) notice because the income on their application doesn't match records from the IRS. Which of the following documents would be most appropriate for the consumer to submit to resolve this inconsistency?

Accepted Answer

Recent pay stubs or a letter from their employer detailing their current wages.

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A signed letter from their neighbor confirming their employment.

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A copy of their high school diploma.

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A utility bill from their current address.

A consumer disagrees with a Marketplace eligibility determination regarding their eligibility for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP).What is the standard timeframe within which they must file an appeal?

A consumer disagrees with a Marketplace eligibility determination regarding their eligibility for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP).
What is the standard timeframe within which they must file an appeal?