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GA SB460

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Blake Tillery

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Authorizes disenrollment and removal of Medicaid recipients determined to be ineligible, with referral for prosecution when fraud, waste, or abuse is indicated

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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