Paris Member States
The PARIS Computer Matching Agreement (CMA) between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), State Public Assistance Agencies (SPAAs), and the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), which will expire on September 25, 2024, has been approved for a 12 month renewal for one additional year to September 25, 2025.
In order for SPAAs to voluntarily participate in the matches that will occur between this 12-month period VA data under the PARIS Veterans Match CMA:
1. The SPAA must have a valid signed VA 2024 -2025 agreement (PDF) on file with ACF/PARIS.
2. An authorized representative of the SPAA must fill and sign the SPAA portion of the renewal agreement. Please see page 8 of the PARIS VA CMA 2024-SPAA Signature (PDF) .
We ask that states send the signed agreement, as well as any questions, to PARIS at PARIS@ACF.HHS.GOV.
Summary
This matching program provides SPAAs with VA compensation and pension data to use in determining public assistance clients’ eligibility for benefits under the Medicaid, TANF, SNAP, and general assistance programs, and can be use in helping relevant veterans to better understand similar benefits available through the VA which may be better alternatives for them.
States seeking to learn how to better leverage the Veterans Match may reach out to the PARIS Board of Directors .