Computer Matching Agreement (CMA)Matching Agreement • March 18th, 2019
Contract Type FiledMarch 18th, 2019Purpose Initiating Party Approval Authority Renewal Timeframe The CMA documents the terms and conditions for Computer Matching, which involves the computerized comparison of two or more automated systems of records, or of a system of records with non-Federal records. • Authorized Federal Approving Official (ex. Recipient Agency) • CMS Program Official• CMS Approving Official (Privacy)• HHS Data Integrity Board (DIB) Chairperson Initial CMA duration is 18 months. After 18 months, the CMA may be extended once for an additional 12 months.After the extension time period, the CMA renewal restarts the initial 18 month cycle.