Common use of Expected Results - Cost-Benefit Analysis Clause in Contracts

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 Mississippi consumers submit an average of 34,327 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 50% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 13% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 4,420 (13% of 34,327) Mississippi consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP 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 $13,259 and an annual cost of $159,111 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to Mississippi’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 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 53,474 Mississippi 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 50% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 13% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 6,885 (13% of 53,474) Mississippi subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP 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 $20,655 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to Mississippi’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 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 Mississippi’s SNAP database would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 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.

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 Mississippi Arizona consumers submit an average of 34,327 34,874 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 5056% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Arizona 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 139% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Arizona 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 4,420 3,278 (139% of 34,32734,874) Mississippi Arizona consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP 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 $13,259 9,834 and an annual cost of $159,111 118,014 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiArizona’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 118,014 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 53,474 Mississippi 88,185 Arizona 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 5056% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Arizona to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 139% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Arizona 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 6,885 8,289 (139% of 53,47488,185) Mississippi Arizona subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP 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 $20,655 24,868 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiArizona’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 24,868 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 MississippiArizona’s SNAP database would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 142,882 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.

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 Mississippi South Carolina consumers submit an average of 34,327 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 5036% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 1321% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 4,420 6,796 (1321% of 34,32732,362) Mississippi South Carolina consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP 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 $13,259 20,388.06 and an annual cost of $159,111 244,656.72 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiSouth Carolina’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 244,656.72 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 53,474 Mississippi 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 5036% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 1321% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 6,885 23,442 (1321% of 53,474111,627) Mississippi South Carolina subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP 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 $20,655 70,325.01 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiSouth Carolina’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 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 MississippiSouth Carolina’s SNAP database would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 314,981.73 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.

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 Mississippi Tennessee consumers submit an average of 34,327 42,292 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 5051% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Tennessee 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 1314% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Tennessee 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 4,420 6,054 (1314% of 34,327) Mississippi 42,292% of Tennessee consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP 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 $13,259 $18,161 and an annual cost of $159,111 $217,926 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiTennessee’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 $217,926 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 53,474 Mississippi 69,104 Tennessee 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 5051% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Tennessee to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 1314% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Tennessee 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 6,885 9,891 (1314% of 53,47469,104) Mississippi Tennessee subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP 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 $20,655 29,674 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiTennessee’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 $29,674 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 MississippiTennessee’s SNAP database would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 247,600 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.

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 Mississippi Georgia consumers submit an average of 34,327 23,376 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 5039% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Georgia 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 1324% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Georgia 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 4,420 5,528 (1324% of 34,32723,376) Mississippi Georgia consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP 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 $13,259 16,584 and an annual cost of $159,111 199,003 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiGeorgia’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 199,003 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 53,474 Mississippi 187,070 Georgia 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 5039% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Georgia 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 1324% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi Georgia 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 6,885 44,238 (1324% of 53,474187,070) Mississippi Georgia subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP connection and would not be required to submit paper documentation for National Verifier manual review or self-self- certification. At the cost of $3 per application, manual review of recertification applications results in an annual cost of $20,655 132,713 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiGeorgia’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 132,713 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 MississippiGeorgia’s SNAP database would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 331,716 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.

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 Mississippi Virginia consumers submit an average of 34,327 53,597 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 5036% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 1323% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 database and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAPSNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 4,420 12,410 (1323.1% of 34,32753,597) Mississippi Virginia consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP database 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 $13,259 37,230.33 and an annual cost of $159,111 446,763.96 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiVirginia’s SNAP database and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 446,7643.96 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 53,474 Mississippi 167,234 Virginia 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 5036% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 1323% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 database and Medicaid databases due to their participation in SNAPSNAP and Medicaid. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 6,885 38,464 (1323% of 53,474) Mississippi 167,234 Virginia subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP connection 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 $20,655 115,391.46 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiVirginia’s SNAP database and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 115,391.46 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 MississippiVirginia’s SNAP database and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 562,155.42 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.

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 Mississippi South Carolina consumers submit an average of 34,327 30,497 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 5044% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 1318% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 4,420 5,489 (1318% of 34,32730,497) Mississippi South Carolina consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP 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 $13,259 16,468 and an annual cost of $159,111 197,621 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiSouth Carolina’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 197,621 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 53,474 Mississippi 54,246 South Carolina 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 5044% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 1318% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 6,885 9,764 (1318% of 53,47454,246) Mississippi South Carolina subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP 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 $20,655 29,293 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiSouth Carolina’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 29,293 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 MississippiSouth Carolina’s SNAP database would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 226,913 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.

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 Mississippi North Carolina consumers submit an average of 34,327 51,339 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 5045% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi North 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 1316% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi North 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 4,420 8,247 (1316% of 34,32751,339) Mississippi North Carolina consumers may be able to automatically prove eligibility via the state SNAP 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 $13,259 24,740 and an annual cost of $159,111 296,879 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiNorth Carolina’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 339,919 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 53,474 Mississippi 89,314 North Carolina 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 5045% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi North 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 1316% of households eligible for Lifeline in Mississippi North 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 database due to their participation in SNAP. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 6,885 14,347 (1316% of 53,47489,314) Mississippi North Carolina subscribers may be able to automatically prove eligibility at recertification via the state SNAP 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 $20,655 43,040 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to MississippiNorth Carolina’s SNAP database would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 339,919 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 MississippiNorth Carolina’s SNAP database would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $179,767 339,919 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.