Due to data inconsistencies related to immigration or citizenship status, 115,000 people who purchased health insurance off of the state and federal-run health exchanges are at risk of losing their coverage at the end of September, according to CMS.
A data discrepancy in an application means the information the individual supplied on their application does not match the information the government has on record.
In May, CMS announced there were 2.1 million with data discrepancies — 1.2 million related to income, 461,000 concerning citizenship information, and 505,000 related to immigration data.
After attempting to reach out to the affected individuals, there are still data errors for 115,000 individuals related to immigration and citizenship status, and 363,000 people concerning income, according to Andy Slavitt, principal deputy administrator at CMS.
If CMS does not receive paperwork from those with data inconsistencies concerning citizenship or immigration status by Sept. 30, they will lose their coverage. However, Mr. Slavitt stressed those who send the necessary documentation after Sept. 30 and continue to pay their premiums could be eligible for a "special enrollment period."
For those with data discrepancies concerning income, they must submit updated paperwork to CMS by Sept. 30. If the documentation is not provided, they will see an adjustment to their premiums to reflect the income CMS has on record, and they will face the reconciliation process in their tax filings, according to Mr. Slavitt.
With the deadline for submitting documentation nearing, Mr. Salvitt said he's "hopeful and confident that people will continue to respond to a greater degree."
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