Electronic matching against existing Federal and State data, including vital records, employment history, enrollment systems, tax records, and other data determined appropriate by the Secretary to serve as evidence of eligibility and in lieu of paper-based documentation.

Simplification and submission of electronic documentation, digitization of documents, and systems verification of eligibility.

Reuse of stored eligibility information (including documentation) to assist with retention of eligible individuals.

Capability for individuals to apply, recertify and manage their eligibility information online, including at home, at points of service, and other community-based locations.

Ability to expand the enrollment system to integrate new programs, rules, and functionalities, to operate at increased volume, and to apply streamlined verification and eligibility processes to other Federal and State programs, as appropriate.

Notification of eligibility, recertification, and other needed communication regarding eligibility, which may include communication via email and cellular phones.

Other functionalities necessary to provide eligibles with streamlined enrollment process.

shall notify States of such standards or protocols; and

may require, as a condition of receiving Federal funds for the health information technology investments, that States or other entities incorporate such standards and protocols into such investments.