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Using Asset Verification Systems to Streamline Medicaid Determinations

This report examines how implementing Asset Verification Systems (AVS) can streamline Medicaid eligibility determinations for seniors and individuals with disabilities by automating the verification of applicants' financial assets.

Organization: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)

Authors: Farah Erzouki, Jennifer Wagner

Published Year: 2021

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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) discusses the federal requirement for states to use AVS to verify the assets of Medicaid applicants in certain eligibility groups.

The report outlines the background of the AVS mandate, details the typical processes involved—including electronic verification of bank accounts and other financial resources—and highlights the role of third-party vendors in administering these systems. By automating asset verification, AVS aims to reduce administrative burdens, expedite eligibility determinations, and ensure that benefits are accurately allocated to those who meet the financial criteria. The report also addresses considerations for states in implementing AVS, such as selecting vendors and integrating systems with existing Medicaid infrastructure.