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Medicaid Eligibility Verification: New State Requirements

New rules require states to regularly check if individuals receiving medical assistance (Medicaid) are still alive, using a national death database. This aims to prevent payments to deceased individuals. If an error occurs and someone is wrongly removed, they will be immediately reinstated.
Key points
States must quarterly check Medicaid beneficiaries against the national Death Master File.
Individuals identified as deceased will be disenrolled from Medicaid, and payments on their behalf will cease.
In case of error and wrongful disenrollment, individuals will be immediately reinstated to the program retroactively.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_678
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-02-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LIVE Beneficiaries Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_678.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must quarterly check Medicaid beneficiaries against the national Death Master File.
  • Individuals identified as deceased will be disenrolled from Medicaid, and payments on their behalf will cease.
  • In case of error and wrongful disenrollment, individuals will be immediately reinstated to the program retroactively.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Benefits Health