Safeguarding Medicaid Act mandates asset verification for Medicaid eligibility in all states and territories.
The Safeguarding Medicaid Act requires states to apply a resources eligibility test for Medicaid, ensuring individuals' resources do not exceed the maximum allowed. States must submit reports on eligibility determinations and renewals. The Secretary of Health and Human Services can require corrective action plans for non-compliant states. The Act also mandates a federal tracking system for Medicaid savings from asset verification. The changes take effect two years after enactment, with an option for a one-year delay due to economic hardship.
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