Option 2

Under the second option we define at § 435.558(b)(3)(ii), a State may only be considered unable to verify an applicable individual's compliance with the community engagement requirement after determining that reliable information available to the State is insufficient to verify compliance and following the State's existing procedures under § 435.952(d) to request information from the individual. If the beneficiary does not respond to this request for information or does not provide sufficient information to demonstrate compliance with community engagement, the State must send the notice of noncompliance to the ( printed page 33413) beneficiary and provide the associated 30-calendar period for the beneficiary to make a satisfactory showing.

At application, renewal, or, if applicable, during a more frequent verification of compliance, verifying compliance with the community engagement requirement and the associated noncompliance procedures represent significant changes to existing eligibility and enrollment processes. States may wish to consider how these changes affect overall timelines and associated workflows at application and at renewal for all beneficiaries and make the necessary adjustments to ensure efficient eligibility and enrollment operations.