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Medicare Savings Programs

4.2.1.3 Mandatory Verifications (Archive)

Mandatory verifications must be verified through an available electronic data source or by paper proof, if electronic data sources are unsuccessful or unavailable. Self-attestation alone is not acceptable for eligibility requirements with mandatory verifications. Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) have the following mandatory verifications:

  • Assets

  • Enrollment or eligibility to enroll in Medicare Part A

  • Income

  • Immigration status

  • Social Security Number

Legal Citations

Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.407

Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.920

Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.945

Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.948

Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.949

Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.952

Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, section 435.956