HB 5645
Relating to Medicaid program integrity and work requirements
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen Medicaid program integrity in West Virginia by implementing work requirements for recipients and prohibiting illegal aliens from receiving food stamps (SNAP). It introduces new sections regarding eligibility verification, redetermination processes, and reporting requirements. The bill also establishes a framework for hospitals to report patient immigration status and requires the Department of Human Services to seek legislative approval before implementing certain waivers.
Key provisions
- Requires able-bodied adults to meet work, education, or volunteer requirements to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
- Prohibits illegal aliens from receiving SNAP benefits and requires verification of citizenship or alien status.
- Establishes work requirements for Medicaid recipients, with exemptions for individuals with disabilities or facing temporary hardships.
- Mandates income and identity verification procedures for Medicaid applicants and enrollees.
- Requires hospitals to report patient immigration status.
- Limits retroactive Medicaid eligibility to a maximum of one month for the expansion population and two months for the non-expansion population.
- Creates reporting requirements for the Department of Human Services regarding work requirements, exemptions, and denial rates.
- Requires the Department of Human Services to seek legislative approval before implementing certain waivers.
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