Amendment #186 to H3400

Online Identity Authentication Pilot Program

Representatives Jones of North Reading, Hill of Ipswich, Poirier of North Attleborough, Gifford of Wareham, Frost of Auburn and Smola of Warren move to amend the bill by adding the following section:-

“SECTION XX. Section 16 of chapter 6A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2012 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-

The executive office of health and human services shall establish a three year pilot program to develop and  maintain a computerized integrated eligibility system, in compliance with chapter 66A; provided that the information is provided in a manner that meets all applicable federal and state privacy and security requirements, to verify income, assets, and identity when determining an applicant’s eligibility for assistance, prior to the distribution of benefits and during eligibility redeterminations and reviews, in order to eliminate the duplication of assistance and deter fraud within each public benefits program administered by the office.  The office may enter into contracts with third-party vendors for the purposes of developing and maintaining the integrated eligibility system. Not later than December 31, 2015, the executive office of health and human services shall submit a report on the status of the integrated eligibility system to the clerks of the house of representatives and senate.”.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #186 to H3400

Online Identity Authentication Pilot Program