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GA SB460
Bill
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Blake Tillery
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AI Summary
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Transfers all Medicaid eligibility determination, verification, and enrollment management functions from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Community Health effective July 1, 2027
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Requires the Department of Community Health to use data analytics, audits, screenings, investigations, and prosecutions to manage Medicaid enrollment and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse
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Mandates that Medicaid applicants consent to disclosure of personal information (identity, age, residence, citizenship, employment, income, wages, assets) held by state and federal agencies as a condition of applying
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Authorizes disenrollment and removal of Medicaid recipients determined to be ineligible, with referral for prosecution when fraud, waste, or abuse is indicated
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Requires the Department of Community Health to submit a Medicaid state plan amendment or waiver request to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services if necessary to implement the changes
Legislative Description
Department of Community Health; determine and verify eligibility of Medicaid applicants and Medicaid recipients and to manage Medicaid enrollment; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/5/2026