Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act requires states to check the Death Master File quarterly for deceased Medicaid providers.
The Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act amends the Social Security Act to mandate that states conduct quarterly checks of the Death Master File for deceased Medicaid providers. This requirement begins January 1, 2027, as part of the enrollment or revalidation process for Medicaid providers. The checks aim to prevent fraudulent billing by deceased individuals.
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