Phase 1: Enactment & build · Step 1.4

Enroll everyone automatically

Months 6–18 for Wave 1, then before each wave · UHA, SSA, IRSDiscuss this step

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Task 1.4.3 of 7

Mail cards in waves; offer a digital card in a mobile app; providers can verify by name and date of birth if the card is lost.

Who does it

UHA

When

Month 12–18

Trade-off

Digital cards are convenient but disadvantage people without smartphones.

Part of: Enroll everyone automatically

Nobody applies. Everyone with a Social Security number or ITIN and a U.S. address is enrolled from existing federal records; others enroll at any provider, Social Security office, or community health center with proof of residence.

This step changes 3 existing laws, programs, or institutions. See the list.