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HHS Computer Matching Agreements (CMAs)

HHS conducts computer matching programs with other federal agencies and with state agencies.  A complete list of matching programs currently in effect is provided below, with links to the matching agreement and public notice describing each program. For more information about computer matching, see OMB Circular A-108 (Dec. 2016) - PDF, HHS Data Integrity Board (DIB) Guidelines for Computer Matching Agreements (Aug. 2016) - PDF, and HHS DIB annual reports.

The federal agency responsible for preparing the documents, obtaining required approvals and signatures, and publishing the matching notice is shown in bold.

Administration for Children and Families (ACF):

  • HHS 1801 Title II-Office of Child Support Enforcement Quarterly Match
  • HHS 1814 Verification of Employment and Income Analysis
  • DoD 86 Verification of Continued Eligibility for Public Assistance (PARIS-DoD)
    • Matching Agreement - PDF - Parties: DoD/DMDC and State Agencies (facilitated by HHS/ACF; the HHS DIB may review but need not approve this matching program) (effective 3/30/19-9/30/20; renewed to 9/30/21)
  • HHS 1901 Information Comparisons and Disclosures to Assist in Administering the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • HHS 1909 SSI-OCSE Quarterly Match; and Online Query for SSI, Disability Insurance, and Ticket to Work
  • HHS 2001 Verification of Unemployment Compensation (UC) Program Eligibility
  • HHS 2002 Verification of State Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF) Eligibility
    • Matching Agreement - PDF - Parties: HHS/ACF and State Agencies (effective 7/19/20--1/18/22; may be renewed to 1/18/23)
  • HHS 2003 Verification of Eligibility for Extra Help (Low Income Subsidy) Under the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program
  • VA-PARIS Information Comparisons and Disclosure to Assist in Administering the Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS) Program
    • Matching Agreement - PDF - Parties: VA and State Agencies (facilitated by HHS/ACF; the HHS DIB may review but need not approve this matching program) (effective 8/30/20-2/28/22; may be renewed to 2/28/23)
  • HHS 2007 Title II-Office of Child Support Enforcement Quarterly Match

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):

  • HHS 1803 Determining Enrollment or Eligibility for Insurance Affordability Programs Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
  • HHS 1805 Disclosure of Insurance Affordability Program Information Under the Affordable Care Act
  • HHS 1806 Verification of Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act Through a DoD Health Benefits Plan
  • HHS 1807 Verification of Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act Through a VHA Plan
  • HHS 1809 Verification of United States Citizenship and Immigration Status Data for Eligibility Determinations
  • HHS 1810 Verification of Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Through an OPM Health Benefit Plan
  • HHS 1811 Verification of Eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act Through a Peace Corps Health Benefit Plan
  • HHS 1812 Disclosure of Nursing Care Facility Admission and Discharge Information
  • HHS 1905 Disclosure of Information to Support the Veteran Affairs' Seek to Prevent Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Initiative
  • HHS 1906 Disclosure of Information to Support Eligibility Determination for Participation in the Federal Lifeline Program
    • Matching Agreement - PDF - Parties: FCC and HHS/CMS (effective 8/28/2019 to 1/29/2021 or 2/27/2021; may be renewed to 1/29/2022 or 2/27/2022)
  • HHS 1907 Disclosure of Medicare Non-Utilization Information (Ages 90 and Above)
  • HHS 1908 Verification of Household Income and Family Size for Affordable Care Act Insurance Affordability Programs and Exemptions
  • HHS 2004 Do Not Pay Initiative
    • Matching Agreement - PDF - Parties: HHS/CMS and Treasury (effective 10/19/2020-10/19/2023; may be renewed to 10/19/2026)
  • HHS 2006 Disclosure of Enrollment and Eligibility Information for VHA Beneficiaries Who are Medicare Eligible
    • Matching Agreement - Parties: VA and HHS/CMS (pending)
  • HHS 2008 Determining Enrollment or Eligibility for Insurance Affordability Programs Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Content created by Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Division
Content last reviewed on December 1, 2020