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WY SF0106
Bill
AI Summary
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SNAP certification periods shortened to 4 months maximum for able-bodied adults without dependents, 1-2 months for households expected to become ineligible soon, and 6 months maximum for non-elderly/non-disabled households
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Self-attestation prohibited for Medicaid eligibility verification of income over $0, residency, identity, and citizenship/immigration status; monthly address and death record checks required for Medicaid recipients
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Retroactive Medicaid eligibility limited to 2 months prior to application (down from the federal standard of 3 months), effective January 1, 2027
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Non-citizens restricted from SNAP, Medicaid, and POWER programs unless they qualify as "qualified aliens" under federal law; citizenship verification required via SAVE system or documentation; unlawfully present aliens must be reported to law enforcement including DHS
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Hospitals accepting Medicaid must collect citizenship status on admission forms beginning April 1, 2027, and submit annual reports on admissions disaggregated by immigration status
Legislative Description
Welfare Fraud Prevention Act Amendments.
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 106
3/7/2026