Strengthening Medicaid Controls: Mandatory Checks for Deceased Healthcare Providers.
This new law mandates regular checks to ensure that Medicaid healthcare providers and suppliers are not deceased. Starting January 1, 2027, states must verify this data at least quarterly, as well as during enrollment. The goal is to reduce fraud and waste of public funds, ensuring that money allocated for healthcare is spent correctly.
Key points
Introduction of mandatory, quarterly checks of Medicaid providers to identify deceased individuals receiving payments.
The change aims to prevent fraud and waste, thereby protecting funds designated for public healthcare.
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