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 Nevada consumers submit an average of 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 52% of households eligible for Lifeline in 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 15% of households eligible for Lifeline in 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 3,609 (15% of 24,166) 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 $10,287 and an annual cost of $129,927 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to Nevada’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $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 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 52% of households eligible for Lifeline in 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 15% of households eligible for Lifeline in 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 6,630 (15% of 44,392) 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 $19,889 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to Nevada’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $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 Nevada’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $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.

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 Nevada Kentucky consumers submit an average of 24,166 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 5266% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 158% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 3,609 3,102 (158% of 24,16638,728) Nevada 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 $10,287 9,307 and an annual cost of $129,927 111,686 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 111,686 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 44,392 Nevada 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 5266% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 158% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 6,630 7,138 (158% of 44,39289,107) Nevada 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 $19,889 21,414 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 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 NevadaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 133,100 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.

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 Nevada Colorado consumers submit an average of 24,166 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 5260% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 158% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 3,609 (151,981(8% of 24,16624,526) Nevada 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 $10,287 5,943 and an annual cost of $129,927 71,318 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaColorado’s Medicaid and SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 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 44,392 Nevada 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 5260% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 158% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 6,630 3,049 (158% of 44,39237,747) Nevada 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 $19,889 9,147 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaColorado’s Medicaid and SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 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 NevadaColorado’s Medicaid and SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 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.

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 Nevada New Mexico consumers submit an average of 24,166 10,752 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 5267% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada New Mexico 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 1511% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada New Mexico 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 3,609 1,153 (1511% of 24,16610,752) Nevada New Mexico 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 $10,287 3,460 and an annual cost of $129,927 41,518 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaNew Mexico’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 41,518 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 44,392 Nevada 39,710 New Mexico 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 5267% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada New Mexico to automatically prove eligibility via National Verifier connections with the federal CMS and HUD databases. Based on 2020 ACS data, USAC expects an additional 1511% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada New Mexico 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 6,630 4,259 (1511% of 44,39239,710) Nevada New Mexico 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-self- certification. At the cost of $3 per application, manual review of recertification applications results in an annual cost of $19,889 12,778 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaNew Mexico’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 12,778 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 NevadaNew Mexico’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 54,296 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 Nevada Florida consumers submit an average of 24,166 109,871 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 5245% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 1520% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 3,609 21,696 (1520% of 24,166109,871) Nevada 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 $10,287 65,089 and an annual cost of $129,927 781,064 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaFlorida’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 781,064 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 44,392 Nevada 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 5245% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 1520% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 6,630 47,757 (1520% of 44,392241,843) Nevada 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 $19,889 143,270 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaFlorida’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 143,270 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 NevadaFlorida’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 924,335 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.

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 Nevada New Mexico consumers submit an average of 24,166 3,573 Lifeline applications per month, according to National Verifier application data for a recent 3-month period in 2022period. 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 5263% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada New Mexico 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 1513% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada New Mexico 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 MedicaidSNAP. Thus, on a monthly basis, approximately 3,609 464 (1513% of 24,1663,573) Nevada New Mexico 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 $10,287 1,393 and an annual cost of $129,927 16,722 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaNew Mexico’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 16,722 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 44,392 Nevada 52,600 New Mexico subscribers undergo the eligibility recertification process on an annual basis, according to recent 2022 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 5263% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada New Mexico 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 1513% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada New Mexico 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 MedicaidSNAP. Thus, on an annual basis, approximately 6,630 6,838 (1513% of 44,39252,600) Nevada New Mexico 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 $19,889 20,514 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaNew Mexico’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 20,514 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 NevadaNew Mexico’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 37,236 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 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 Nevada Kentucky consumers submit an average of 24,166 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 5261% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 1511% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 3,609 1,928 (1511% of 24,16617,531) Nevada 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 $10,287 5,785 and an annual cost of $129,927 69,423 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 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 44,392 Nevada 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 5261% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 1511% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 6,630 11,116 (1511% of 44,392101,057) Nevada 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 $19,889 33,349 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 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 NevadaKentucky’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 102,772 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.

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 Nevada Virginia consumers submit an average of 24,166 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 5251% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 1511% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 3,609 3,445 (1511% of 24,16631,320) Nevada 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 $10,287 10,336 and an annual cost of $129,927 124,027 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaVirginia’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 124,027 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 44,392 Nevada 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 5251% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 1511% of households eligible for Lifeline in Nevada 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 6,630 6,979 (1511% of 44,39263,449) Nevada 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 $19,889 20,938 to the Lifeline program. There are no incremental costs for automated database checks. The connection to NevadaVirginia’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would thus enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 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 NevadaVirginia’s SNAP and Medicaid databases would enable the National Verifier to avoid an estimated $149,817 144,965 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.