DHCS is piloting a new Asset Verification Program in order to detect unreported assets for Aged, Blind, and Disabled Medi-Cal participants who are not receiving SSI/SSP. Asset verification can be performed at any time a change of circumstances is reported or at any eligibility determination. The Program allows DHCS to obtain account balances at financial institutions over the previous five years.
During this pilot, DHCS will search financial accounts for up to 3000 beneficiaries, based on the first day of the month. Ten counties (including 2 LSNC Health counties) will receive AVP information, perform an ex parte review to determine discrepancies, and determine how many clients would normally receive a follow up contact due to the discrepancy. Counties will provide DHCS an estimate of number of beneficiaries affected.
The pilot began in late January 2017. In may 2017, DHCS will release pilot findings with implementation set to begin in fall 2017.
DHCS MEDIL I 17-05 (February 3, 2017).