Texas SB961 strengthens Medicaid fraud prevention and eligibility verification.

Texas SB961 mandates that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission cannot accept self-attestation for Medicaid eligibility without additional verification. The bill requires the commission to conduct monthly electronic data matches with the Texas Lottery Commission and the Internal Revenue Service to check for reportable lottery and gambling winnings of $3,000 or more. Quarterly checks for voter registration cancellations are also required to assess potential changes in eligibility.

Texas SB961 strengthens Medicaid fraud prevention and eligibility verification.

Texas SB961 mandates that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission cannot accept self-attestation for Medicaid eligibility without additional verification. The bill requires the commission to conduct monthly electronic data matches with the Texas Lottery Commission and the Internal Revenue Service to check for reportable lottery and gambling winnings of $3,000 or more. Quarterly checks for voter registration cancellations are also required to assess potential changes in eligibility.