42 USC 1396 - Authorization to receive relevant information

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subsection (a) that publishes, discloses, or makes known in any manner, or to any extent not authorized by Federal law, any information obtained under this section is subject to a civil money penalty in an amount equal to $10,000 for each such unauthorized publication or disclosure. The provisions of

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Authorization for States Electing Express Lane Option To Receive Certain Data Directly Relevant to Determining Eligibility and Correct Amount of Assistance

Puspan. L. 111–3, title II, § 203(e), Fespan. 4, 2009, 123 Stat. 49, provided that: “The Secretary shall enter into such agreements as are necessary to permit a State that elects the Express Lane option under section 1902(e)(13) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1396a(e)(13)] to receive data directly relevant to eligibility determinations and determining the correct amount of benefits under a State child health plan under CHIP or a State plan under Medicaid from the following:

“(1) The National Directory of New Hires established under section 453(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653(i)).

“(2) Data regarding enrollment in insurance that may help to facilitate outreach and enrollment under the State Medicaid plan, the State CHIP plan, and such other programs as the Secretary may specify.”

[For definitions of “CHIP”, “Medicaid”, and “Secretary”, see section 1(c) of Puspan. L. 111–3, set out as a Definitions note under section 1396 of this title.]