Prohibition on self-attestation

Prohibition on self-attestation. Note: this section is effective as of 1/1/2027. (a) Except as required under federal law, self-attestation shall not be accepted for any of the following eligibility factors without verification prior to enrollment in the medicaid program: (i) Income in excess of zero dollars ($0.00); (ii) Residency; (iii) Identity; (iv) Except for any presumptive eligibility period, citizenship or immigration status. (b) The department shall not rely on self-attestation to establish any medicaid eligibility factor unless expressly required by federal law.