To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure the reliability of address information provided under the Medicaid program.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedAdditional sponsor: Mr. Davis of North Carolina
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the …
Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself and Mr. Cartwright) introduced the following …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires state Medicaid programs to regularly verify enrollee addresses using reliable data sources and update records accordingly. Applies to 50 states and DC starting January 2026.
Who Benefits and How
Medicaid program integrity improves through accurate addresses. States can identify enrollees who moved out of state. Taxpayers benefit from reduced improper payments.
Who Bears the Burden and How
States must implement address verification systems. Managed care entities must share address information. Enrollees may face eligibility reviews based on address changes.
Key Provisions
- Requires regular address verification from reliable sources
- Managed care must transmit verified address information to states
- Effective January 1, 2026
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires Medicaid programs to regularly verify enrollee addresses from reliable data sources
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Improve Medicaid eligibility accuracy through address verification"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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