GA HB1276

Prohibits self-attestation for Medicaid eligibility verification of income, residency, identity, household composition, and citizenship/immigration status, requiring verification prior to enrollment

Requires the Department of Human Services to coordinate with state agencies (Labor, Revenue, Corrections) and federal agencies (SSA, IRS, HUD, FBI, USPS) to obtain data for verifying Medicaid recipient eligibility on monthly, quarterly, or annual schedules beginning January 1, 2027

Mandates eligibility redeterminations at least every 12 months for all Medicaid recipients and requires immediate removal of deceased individuals and suspension of fleeing felons or incarcerated individuals from enrollment

Limits retroactive Medicaid eligibility to no more than two months prior to application submission, down from the federal standard of three months

Requires annual reporting to the Governor and legislative leadership beginning January 31, 2027, on eligibility changes, enrollment removals, fraud referrals, costs, improper payments, and savings from implementation