Common use of PURPOSE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM Clause in Contracts

PURPOSE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM. The purpose of this matching agreement is to provide the FCC’s Lifeline program and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), as administered by USAC, with information about whether an individual participates in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Since participation in such programs makes individuals eligible for the Lifeline program, 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)(2), and the ACP, 47 C.F.R. § 54.1800(j), the automated matching undertaken through this agreement is a cost-effective and efficient way to verify that an individual may receive the benefits of these programs. Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, authorizes the FCC to establish federal universal support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program for low-income consumers. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b). The FCC has appointed USAC as the permanent Administrator of the federal Universal Service Fund support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.701- 717. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182, as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, and pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the FCC and USAC, USAC administers the ACP. See 47 U.S.C. § 1752(i)(5). DSS is responsible for the oversight and supervision of SNAP eligibility under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; Title 7 §271.4. DSS maintains the case records and confidential personally identifiable information (PII) of individual applicants and recipients for SNAP.

PURPOSE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM. The purpose of this matching agreement is to provide the FCC’s Lifeline program and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), as administered by USAC, with information about whether an individual participates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)) or Medicaid. Since participation in such programs makes individuals eligible for the Lifeline program, 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)(2), and the ACP, 47 C.F.R. § 54.1800(j), the automated matching undertaken through this agreement is a cost-effective and efficient way to verify that an individual may receive the benefits of these programs. Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, authorizes the FCC to establish federal universal support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program for low-income consumers. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b). The FCC has appointed USAC as the permanent Administrator of the federal Universal Service Fund support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.701- 717. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182, as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, and pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the FCC and USAC, USAC administers the ACP. See 47 U.S.C. § 1752(i)(5). DSS is responsible for the oversight and supervision of SNAP and Medicaid eligibility under the Food Code of Virginia, section 63.2-801, and Nutrition Act Medicaid under section 32.1-323, as delegated by the Department of 2008; Title 7 §271.4Medical Assistance Services. DSS maintains the case records and confidential personally identifiable information (PII) of individual applicants and recipients for SNAPSNAP and Medicaid.

PURPOSE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM. The purpose of this matching agreement is to provide the FCC’s Lifeline program and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), as administered by USAC, with information about whether an individual participates in Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Since participation in such programs makes individuals eligible for the Lifeline program, 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)(2), and and/or the ACP, 47 C.F.R. § 54.1800(j), the automated matching undertaken through this agreement is a cost-effective and efficient way to verify that an individual may receive the benefits of these programs. Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, authorizes the FCC to establish federal universal support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program for low-income consumers. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b). The FCC has appointed USAC as the permanent Administrator of the federal Universal Service Fund support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.701- 54.701-717. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182, as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, and pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the FCC and USAC, USAC administers the ACP. See 47 U.S.C. § 1752(i)(5). DSS OIT is responsible for the oversight and supervision of Medicaid and SNAP eligibility under the Food C.R.S § 25.5-4-104 (Medicaid) and Nutrition Act of 2008; Title 7 §271.4C.R.S § 26-2-301 (SNAP). DSS OIT maintains the case records and confidential personally identifiable information (PII) of individual applicants and recipients for Medicaid and SNAP.

PURPOSE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM. The purpose of this matching agreement is to provide the FCC’s Lifeline program and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), as administered by USAC, with information about whether an individual participates in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)) or Medicaid. Since participation in such programs makes individuals eligible for the Lifeline program, 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)(2), and and/or the ACP, 47 C.F.R. § 54.1800(j), the automated matching undertaken through this agreement is a cost-effective and efficient way to verify that an individual may receive the benefits of these programs. Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, authorizes the FCC to establish federal universal support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program for low-income consumers. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b). The FCC has appointed USAC as the permanent Administrator of the federal Universal Service Fund support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.701- 54.701-717. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182, as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, and pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the FCC and USAC, USAC administers the ACP. See 47 U.S.C. § 1752(i)(5). DSS HSD is responsible for the oversight and supervision of SNAP eligibility under the Food pursuant to NMSA 1978 §271-3 and Nutrition Act of 2008; Title 7 Medicaid pursuant to NMSA 1978 §271.427-2-12. DSS HSD maintains the case records and confidential personally identifiable information (PII) of individual applicants and recipients for SNAPSNAP and Medicaid.

PURPOSE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY OF THE MATCHING PROGRAM. The purpose of this matching agreement is to provide the FCC’s Lifeline program and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), as administered by USAC, with information about whether an individual participates in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Since participation in such programs program makes individuals eligible for the Lifeline program, 47 C.F.R. § 54.409(a)(2), and and/or the ACP, 47 C.F.R. § 54.1800(j), the automated matching undertaken through this agreement is a cost-cost- effective and efficient way to verify that an individual may receive the benefits of these programs. Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, authorizes the FCC to establish federal universal support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program for low-income consumers. 47 U.S.C. § 254(b). The FCC has appointed USAC as the permanent Administrator of the federal Universal Service Fund support mechanisms, including the Lifeline program. 47 C.F.R. §§ 54.701- 54.701-717. Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182, as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, and pursuant to the Memorandum of Understanding between the FCC and USAC, USAC administers the ACP. See 47 U.S.C. § 1752(i)(5). DSS is responsible for the oversight and supervision of SNAP eligibility under Section 17b-2 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008; Title 7 §271.4Connecticut General Statutes. DSS maintains the case records and confidential personally identifiable information (PII) of individual applicants and recipients for SNAP.