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LIVE Beneficiaries Act
3/17/2025, 4:10 PM
Summary of Bill S 678
Bill 119 s 678, also known as the "Medicaid Eligibility Verification Act," aims to make changes to the Social Security Act in order to ensure that individuals enrolled in Medicaid are meeting the necessary eligibility criteria on a quarterly basis. This bill would require states to verify certain eligibility criteria for Medicaid recipients every three months, rather than just once a year as is currently the case.
The purpose of this legislation is to prevent individuals who are no longer eligible for Medicaid from receiving benefits, thus saving taxpayer money and ensuring that those who truly need assistance are able to receive it. By requiring states to verify eligibility more frequently, the bill aims to reduce fraud and abuse within the Medicaid program.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 678 is to improve the integrity of the Medicaid program and ensure that it is being used appropriately. This legislation is non-partisan in nature and focuses on making practical changes to the current system in order to better serve those in need of medical assistance.
The purpose of this legislation is to prevent individuals who are no longer eligible for Medicaid from receiving benefits, thus saving taxpayer money and ensuring that those who truly need assistance are able to receive it. By requiring states to verify eligibility more frequently, the bill aims to reduce fraud and abuse within the Medicaid program.
Overall, the goal of Bill 119 s 678 is to improve the integrity of the Medicaid program and ensure that it is being used appropriately. This legislation is non-partisan in nature and focuses on making practical changes to the current system in order to better serve those in need of medical assistance.
Congressional Summary of S 678
Leveraging Integrity and Verification of Eligibility for Beneficiaries Act or the LIVE Beneficiaries Act
This bill requires state Medicaid programs to check the Social Security Administration's Death Master File on at least a quarterly basis to determine whether Medicaid enrollees are deceased.
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Current Status of Bill S 678
Bill S 678 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 20, 2025. Bill S 678 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 20, 2025. Bill S 678's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 20, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 678
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 678
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 678
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to verify certain eligibility criteria for individuals enrolled for medical assistance quarterly, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 678
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