The system used to identify Medicaid members is unique to each State. The Technical Assistance Center can help with research and work with States to identify best practices to address this issue. We recommend the SMA work with LEAs to develop an integrated system used by both entities.
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FAQ Question
Given that LEAs no longer use Social Security numbers for identifying students, finding Medicaid identification numbers for students and determining Medicaid eligibility has become challenging. How are CMS and the SBS Technical Assistance Center addressing this issue?