Medicaid Integrity and Fiscal Accountability Act

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Passed One Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Signed into Law

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

States would need a single point person for Medicaid money management

This bill would require each state to name one person in charge of how Medicaid money is handled. This person would make sure claims are paid correctly and on time, and help prevent fraud and waste. This change would start in 2028 and aims to make state Medicaid programs more accountable.

What Would Change

Currently, states are not explicitly required to have a single individual overseeing all these specific financial duties for their Medicaid programs. If this bill becomes law, starting January 1, 2028, each state would need to designate one person to be primarily responsible for ensuring accurate claims processing, preventing fraud, ensuring correct financial reporting, and making sure all Medicaid spending follows federal rules.

Key Provisions

Requires each state to name one person to oversee Medicaid money, starting January 1, 2028.
Requires this person to ensure Medicaid claims are processed correctly and on time.
Requires this person to work on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse in Medicaid payments.
Requires this person to make sure all financial reports for Medicaid are accurate and timely.
Requires this person to set up controls to ensure Medicaid spending follows all federal rules.

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Medicaid Integrity and Fiscal Accountability Act

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