What does Preamble of Safeguarding Medicaid Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To apply the Medicaid asset verification program to all applicants for, and recipients of, medical assistance in all States and territories, and for other purposes,' aims to extend the Medicaid asset verification program. The program would apply to all applicants for and recipients of medical assistance in all states and territories.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Safeguarding Medicaid Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Safeguarding Medicaid Act.

What does APPLICATION OF MEDICAID ASSET TEST TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR, AND of Safeguarding Medicaid Act do?

This section amends Section 1940 of the Social Security Act. Specifically, it strikes paragraph (4) of subsection (a) and the phrase 'on the basis of being aged, blind, or disabled' from subsection (b)(1)(A). The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to promulgate rules to implement these amendments. The amendments generally take effect one year after the Act's enactment. During the year following enactment, states must submit and implement a plan for an electronic integrated asset verification program. States may implement asset verification programs before the general effective date. The Secretary may delay the effective date for up to 365 days if a state requests it due to ongoing economic hardship.

What does MEDICAID RESOURCES ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT. of Safeguarding Medicaid Act do?

This section amends Section 1902(e)(14)(C) of the Social Security Act to require states to apply a resources eligibility test for individuals determined to be income eligible for Medicaid. The resources test must preclude eligibility for individuals whose resources exceed the maximum amount allowed for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, or an amount established by the state. This amendment does not affect continuous eligibility requirements for pregnant and postpartum women or children. Section 1902(e)(6) of the Social Security Act is amended to include 'or resources' after 'income'. The amendments made by this section will take effect two years after the date of enactment of this Act.

What does REQUIRING CMS TO TRACK STATE ASSET VERIFICATION OF FEDERAL of Safeguarding Medicaid Act do?

This section requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), to create a Federal tracking system for savings related to asset verification programs within the Medicaid program. States are required to submit reports to the Secretary, as part of the triennial Payment Error Rate Measurement (PERM) program review, detailing activities related to eligibility determinations and renewals. These reports must include information on eligibility renewals, asset checks, and new applications, as well as any other information identified by the Secretary. The Secretary is tasked with making these state reports publicly available. The Secretary will develop regulations to adapt reporting requirements for territories (Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa) to account for their unique circumstances. The Secretary can assess a State's compliance with Federal requirements related to eligibility determinations, redeterminations, and PERM reporting. If a State is found to be non-compliant, the Secretary can require the State to submit and implement a corrective action plan within a specified timeframe.

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Safeguarding Medicaid Act

Last updated: 3/14/2025 · Introduced: 3/14/2025

Author: John Barrasso (R-WY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands Medicaid asset verification to all applicants and recipients in all states and territories, eliminating the previous age, blindness, or disability-based eligibility requirement.
States must apply a resources eligibility test for Medicaid, disqualifying individuals with resources exceeding SSI limits or state-established amounts, while maintaining continuous eligibility for pregnant and postpartum women and children.
The bill mandates the creation of a federal tracking system to monitor savings from Medicaid asset verification programs, requiring states to report detailed data on eligibility determinations and renewals.

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