Expected Results - Cost-Benefit Analysis. USAC anticipates that computer matching will verify the eligibility of FCB program subscribers and help prevent ineligible individuals from entering FCB programs. This Agreement and related processes will also reduce administrative costs for processing and provide increased protection for consumer personal information. The Lifeline specific costs and benefits are as follows: NEW NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Florida consumers submit an average of 109,871 Lifeline applications per month, according to National Verifier application data for a recent 3-month period in 2022. Based on 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 45% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 20% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 21,696 (20% of 109,871) Florida consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP and Medicaid databases and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review. At the cost of $3 per application, the manual review process results in a monthly cost of $65,089 and an annual cost of $781,064 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to Florida’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $781,064 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for new applications that would otherwise require manual review. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs. RECERTIFICATION NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Approximately 241,843 Florida subscribers undergo the eligibility recertification process on an annual basis, according to recent 2022 National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD) data. Based on 2020 ACS data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 45% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 20% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 47,757 (20% of 241,843) Florida subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP and Medicaid connections and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review or self-certification. At the cost of $3 per application, manual review of recertification applications results in an annual cost of $143,270 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to Florida’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $143,270 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for recertification applications that would otherwise require manual review. In total, the connection to Florida’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $924,335 in annual costs to the Lifeline program based on electronic eligibility determinations for both new applications and required recertifications. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs.
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Samples: Computer Matching Agreement
Expected Results - Cost-Benefit Analysis. USAC anticipates that computer matching will verify the eligibility of FCB program subscribers and help prevent ineligible individuals from entering FCB programs. This Agreement and related processes will also reduce administrative costs for processing and provide increased protection for consumer personal information. The Lifeline specific costs and benefits are as follows: NEW NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Florida South Carolina consumers submit an average of 109,871 32,362 Lifeline applications per month, according to National Verifier application data for a recent 3-month period in 20222023. Based on 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4536% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida South Carolina to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 2021% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida South Carolina whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases database due to their participation in SNAP and MedicaidSNAP. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 21,696 6,796 (2021% of 109,87132,362) Florida South Carolina consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP and Medicaid databases database and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review. At the cost of $3 per application, the manual review process results in a monthly cost of $65,089 20,388.06 and an annual cost of $781,064 244,656.72 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaSouth Carolina’s SNAP and Medicaid databases database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $781,064 244,656.72 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for new applications that would otherwise require manual review. There will may be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs. RECERTIFICATION NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Approximately 241,843 Florida 111,627 South Carolina subscribers undergo the eligibility recertification process on an annual basis, according to recent 2022 2023 National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD) data. Based on 2020 ACS data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4536% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida South Carolina to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 2021% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida South Carolina whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases database due to their participation in SNAP and MedicaidSNAP. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 47,757 23,442 (2021% of 241,843111,627) Florida South Carolina subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP and Medicaid connections connection and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review or self-certification. At the cost of $3 per application, manual review of recertification applications results in an annual cost of $143,270 70,325.01 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaSouth Carolina’s SNAP and Medicaid databases database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $143,270 70,325.01 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for recertification applications that would otherwise require manual review. In total, the connection to FloridaSouth Carolina’s SNAP and Medicaid databases database would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $924,335 314,981.73 in annual costs to the Lifeline program based on electronic eligibility determinations for both new applications and required recertifications. There will may be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs.
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Samples: Computer Matching Agreement
Expected Results - Cost-Benefit Analysis. USAC anticipates that computer matching will verify the eligibility of FCB program subscribers and help prevent ineligible individuals from entering FCB programs. This Agreement and related processes will also reduce administrative costs for processing and provide increased protection for consumer personal information. The Lifeline specific costs and benefits are as follows: NEW NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Florida Virginia consumers submit an average of 109,871 31,320 Lifeline applications per month, according to National Verifier application data for a recent 3-month period in 20222021. Based on 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4551% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Virginia to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 2011% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Virginia whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 21,696 3,445 (2011% of 109,87131,320) Florida Virginia consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP and Medicaid databases and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review. At the cost of $3 per application, the manual review process results in a monthly cost of $65,089 10,336 and an annual cost of $781,064 124,027 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaVirginia’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $781,064 124,027 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for new applications that would otherwise require manual review. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs. RECERTIFICATION NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Approximately 241,843 Florida 63,449 Virginia subscribers undergo the eligibility recertification process on an annual basis, according to recent 2022 2021 National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD) data. Based on 2020 ACS data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4551% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Virginia to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 2011% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Virginia whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 47,757 6,979 (2011% of 241,84363,449) Florida Virginia subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP and Medicaid connections and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review or self-certification. At the cost of $3 per application, manual review of recertification applications results in an annual cost of $143,270 20,938 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaVirginia’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $143,270 20,938 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for recertification applications that would otherwise require manual review. In total, the connection to FloridaVirginia’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $924,335 144,965 in annual costs to the Lifeline program based on electronic eligibility determinations for both new applications and required recertifications. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs.
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Samples: Computer Matching Agreement
Expected Results - Cost-Benefit Analysis. USAC anticipates that computer matching will verify the eligibility of FCB program subscribers and help prevent ineligible individuals from entering FCB programs. This Agreement and related processes will also reduce administrative costs for processing and provide increased protection for consumer personal information. The Lifeline specific costs and benefits are as follows: NEW NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Florida Washington consumers submit an average of 109,871 32,195 Lifeline applications per month, according to National Verifier application data for a recent 3-month period in 20222023. Based on 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4536% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Washington to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 2021% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Washington whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 21,696 6,761 (2021% of 109,87132,195) Florida Washington consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP and Medicaid databases and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review. At the cost of $3 per application, the manual review process results in a monthly cost of $65,089 20,282.85 and an annual cost of $781,064 243,394.20 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaWashington’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $781,064 234,394.20 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for new applications that would otherwise require manual review. There will may be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs. RECERTIFICATION NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Approximately 241,843 Florida 132,151 Washington subscribers undergo the eligibility recertification process on an annual basis, according to recent 2022 2023 National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD) data. Based on 2020 ACS data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4536% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Washington to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 2021% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Washington whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 47,757 27,752 (2021% of 241,843132,151[TOTAL NUMBER OF ANNUAL RECERTS]) Florida Washington subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP and Medicaid connections and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review or self-certification. At the cost of $3 per application, manual review of recertification applications results in an annual cost of $143,270 83,255.13 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaWashington’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $143,270 83,255.13 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for recertification applications that would otherwise require manual review. In total, the connection to FloridaWashington’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $924,335 326,649.33 in annual costs to the Lifeline program based on electronic eligibility determinations for both new applications and required recertifications. There will may be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs.
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Samples: Computer Matching Agreement
Expected Results - Cost-Benefit Analysis. USAC anticipates that computer matching will verify the eligibility of FCB program subscribers and help prevent ineligible individuals from entering FCB programs. This Agreement and related processes will also reduce administrative costs for processing and provide increased protection for consumer personal information. The Lifeline specific costs and benefits are as follows: NEW NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Florida Kentucky consumers submit an average of 109,871 38,728 Lifeline applications per month, according to National Verifier application data for a recent 3-month period in 20222023. Based on 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4566% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Kentucky to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 208% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Kentucky whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 21,696 3,102 (208% of 109,87138,728) Florida Kentucky consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP and Medicaid databases and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review. At the cost of $3 per application, the manual review process results in a monthly cost of $65,089 9,307 and an annual cost of $781,064 111,686 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $781,064 111,686 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for new applications that would otherwise require manual review. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs. RECERTIFICATION NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Approximately 241,843 Florida 89,107 Kentucky subscribers undergo the eligibility recertification process on an annual basis, according to recent 2022 2023 National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD) data. Based on 2020 ACS data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4566% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Kentucky to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 208% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Kentucky whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 47,757 7,138 (208% of 241,84389,107) Florida Kentucky subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP and Medicaid connections and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review or self-certification. At the cost of $3 per application, manual review of recertification applications results in an annual cost of $143,270 21,414 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $143,270 21,414 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for recertification applications that would otherwise require manual review. In total, the connection to FloridaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $924,335 133,100 in annual costs to the Lifeline program based on electronic eligibility determinations for both new applications and required recertifications. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs.
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Samples: Computer Matching Agreement
Expected Results - Cost-Benefit Analysis. USAC anticipates that computer matching will verify the eligibility of FCB FTB program subscribers and help prevent ineligible individuals from entering FCB FTB programs. This Agreement and related processes will also reduce administrative costs for processing and provide increased protection for consumer personal information. The Lifeline specific costs and benefits are as follows: NEW NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Florida Kentucky consumers submit an average of 109,871 17,531 Lifeline applications per month, according to National Verifier application data for a recent 3-month period in 20222020. Based on 2020 2019 American Community Survey (ACS) data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4561% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Kentucky to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) databases. Based on 2020 2019 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 2011% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Kentucky whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 21,696 1,928 (2011% of 109,87117,531) Florida Kentucky consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP and Medicaid databases and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review. At the cost of $3 per application, the manual review process results in a monthly cost of $65,089 5,785 and an annual cost of $781,064 69,423 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $781,064 69,423 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for new applications that would otherwise require manual review. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP EBBP and any future FCB FTB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs. RECERTIFICATION NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Approximately 241,843 Florida 101,057 Kentucky subscribers undergo the eligibility recertification process on an annual basis, according to recent 2022 2020 National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD) data. Based on 2020 2019 ACS data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4561% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Kentucky to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 2019 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 2011% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Kentucky whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 47,757 11,116 (2011% of 241,843101,057) Florida Kentucky subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP and Medicaid connections and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review or self-certification. At the cost of $3 per application, manual review of recertification applications results in an annual cost of $143,270 33,349 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $143,270 33,349 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for recertification applications that would otherwise require manual review. In total, the connection to FloridaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $924,335 102,772 in annual costs to the Lifeline program based on electronic eligibility determinations for both new applications and required recertifications. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP EBBP and any future FCB FTB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs.
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Samples: Computer Matching Agreement
Expected Results - Cost-Benefit Analysis. USAC anticipates that computer matching will verify the eligibility of FCB program subscribers and help prevent ineligible individuals from entering FCB programs. This Agreement and related processes will also reduce administrative costs for processing and provide increased protection for consumer personal information. The Lifeline specific costs and benefits are as follows: NEW NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Florida Nevada consumers submit an average of 109,871 24,166 Lifeline applications per month, according to National Verifier application data for a recent 3-month period in 2022. Based on 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4552% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Nevada to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 2015% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Nevada whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 21,696 3,609 (2015% of 109,87124,166) Florida Nevada consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP and Medicaid databases and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review. At the cost of $3 per application, the manual review process results in a monthly cost of $65,089 10,287 and an annual cost of $781,064 129,927 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaNevada’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $781,064 149,817 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for new applications that would otherwise require manual review. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs. RECERTIFICATION NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Approximately 241,843 Florida 44,392 Nevada subscribers undergo the eligibility recertification process on an annual basis, according to recent 2022 National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD) data. Based on 2020 ACS data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4552% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Nevada to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 2015% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Nevada whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 47,757 6,630 (2015% of 241,84344,392) Florida Nevada subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP and Medicaid connections and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review or self-certification. At the cost of $3 per application, manual review of recertification applications results in an annual cost of $143,270 19,889 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaNevada’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $143,270 149,817 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for recertification applications that would otherwise require manual review. In total, the connection to FloridaNevada’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $924,335 149,817 in annual costs to the Lifeline program based on electronic eligibility determinations for both new applications and required recertifications. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs.
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Samples: Computer Matching Agreement
Expected Results - Cost-Benefit Analysis. USAC anticipates that computer matching will verify the eligibility of FCB program subscribers and help prevent ineligible individuals from entering FCB programs. This Agreement and related processes will also reduce administrative costs for processing and provide increased protection for consumer personal information. The Lifeline specific costs and benefits are as follows: NEW NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Florida Colorado consumers submit an average of 109,871 24,526 Lifeline applications per month, according to National Verifier application data for a recent 3-month period in 2022. Based on 2020 American Community Survey (ACS) data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4560% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Colorado to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 208% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Colorado whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s Medicaid and SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP Medicaid and MedicaidSNAP. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 21,696 (201,981(8% of 109,87124,526) Florida Colorado consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state Medicaid and SNAP and Medicaid databases and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review. At the cost of $3 per application, the manual review process results in a monthly cost of $65,089 5,943 and an annual cost of $781,064 71,318 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaColorado’s Medicaid and SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $781,064 71,318 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for new applications that would otherwise require manual review. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs. RECERTIFICATION NATIONAL VERIFIER APPLICATIONS Approximately 241,843 Florida 37,747 Colorado subscribers undergo the eligibility recertification process on an annual basis, according to recent 2022 National Lifeline Accountability Database (NLAD) data. Based on 2020 ACS data that USAC uses to estimate the number of households eligible for the Lifeline benefit, USAC expects as many as 4560% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Colorado to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 208% of households eligible for Lifeline in Florida Colorado whose eligibility cannot be confirmed through the available federal databases to be able to automatically prove eligibility via a connection to the state’s Medicaid and SNAP and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAP Medicaid and MedicaidSNAP. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 47,757 3,049 (208% of 241,84337,747) Florida Colorado subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state Medicaid and SNAP and Medicaid connections and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review or self-certification. At the cost of $3 per application, manual review of recertification applications results in an annual cost of $143,270 9,147 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to FloridaColorado’s Medicaid and SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $143,270 9,147 in annual costs to the Lifeline program as a result of automated eligibility verification for recertification applications that would otherwise require manual review. In total, the connection to FloridaColorado’s Medicaid and SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $924,335 80,465 in annual costs to the Lifeline program based on electronic eligibility determinations for both new applications and required recertifications. There will be additional cost savings from avoiding manual reviews for the ACP and any future FCB programs, although it is uncertain at this time exactly how many eligibility checks will be conducted for those programs.
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Samples: Computer Matching Agreement