CMS and VA Launch Data Match to Verify Marketplace Subsidy Eligibility

CMS is establishing a new Privacy Act computer matching program with the Department of Veterans Affairs to verify eligibility for insurance affordability programs under the Affordable Care Act. The data match will allow CMS to cross-check applicant information against VA records to confirm subsidy eligibility for Marketplace coverage. The matching program follows standard Privacy Act protocols requiring advance notice before implementation. This affects how eligibility is determined for individuals who may qualify for both VA benefits and Marketplace subsidies, though it does not directly alter Medicaid managed care operations.