Search Results: keywords:"medicaid provider screening"

  • H. R. 8112 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to further require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:320

    H.R. 8112 aims to amend the Social Security Act to enhance screening for providers in the Medicaid program. Beginning January 1, 2027, states must conduct monthly checks during the enrollment or revalidation of providers to ensure they have not been terminated from...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8112 wants to make sure that doctors and other helpers in a health program called Medicaid are checked every month to make sure they aren’t in trouble or kicked out of other health programs. This helps keep things honest and safe, but it might take a lot of work and money for the people in charge.

  • H. R. 8089 — An Act To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require certain additional provider screening under the Medicaid program.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:178

    H. R. 8089, titled the "Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act of 2024," aims to amend the Social Security Act to enhance Medicaid provider screening. Beginning January 1, 2027, states will be required to conduct checks against the Death Master File at least quarterly to...

    Simple Explanation

    The new bill wants to make sure that everyone getting paid by Medicaid isn’t a ghost! Starting in 2027, states will have to check every few months to see if the doctors or suppliers being paid are still living, to stop tricksters from getting money they shouldn’t.