Remote Identity Proofing: Better Solutions Needed to Ensure Equitable Access
The report examines how current remote identity proofing methods can create barriers to Medicaid enrollment and suggests improvements to ensure equitable access for all applicants.
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) report discusses the challenges posed by existing remote identity proofing processes in Medicaid enrollment.
These processes, designed to verify applicants’ identities online, often rely on credit history or financial records, which many low-income individuals may lack. This reliance can lead to eligible applicants being unable to complete enrollment due to failed identity verification. The report recommends adopting more inclusive verification methods, such as utilizing data from other public assistance programs or allowing in-person verification alternatives, to reduce enrollment barriers and promote equitable access to Medicaid benefits.
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