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US SB1082
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands Medicaid asset verification requirements to all applicants and recipients in all states and territories, removing the current limitation to only aged, blind, or disabled individuals
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Requires states to implement a new resources eligibility test that disqualifies individuals whose assets exceed Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program limits, with exemptions for pregnant/postpartum women and children under 19
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Takes effect 1 year after enactment for asset verification expansion and 2 years for the resources test, with states allowed up to 365 additional days delay for economic hardship
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Mandates CMS create a federal tracking system within 2 years to measure savings from the expanded asset verification program
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Requires states to submit triennial reports on eligibility renewals, asset checks conducted, and application outcomes, with the Secretary authorized to require corrective action plans for non-compliant states within 90-day cycles
Legislative Description
Safeguarding Medicaid Act
Health
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1778-1779)
3/14/2025