SB 1380: Medicaid; requiring certain death record verifications; requiring certain denial or disenrollment of deceased individuals; prohibiting certain coverage or payments. Effective date.
SB 1380 status: Introduced — HAs read (updated May 14, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill would require Medicaid to regularly check official death records. If someone on the program has passed away, they would be taken off the list, and any future payments for their care would be stopped. The Senate is currently considering this bill.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct effect identified
Risks
- No direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- Prevents misuse of taxpayer funds
- Improves program fiscal integrity
Risks
- Potential administrative implementation costs
Society
Benefits
- Ensures Medicaid resources are preserved for eligible beneficiaries
- Standardizes verification procedures
Risks
- Potential for processing errors causing incorrect disenrollment
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