LIVE Beneficiaries Act

The LIVE Beneficiaries Act would require state Medicaid programs to regularly verify whether their enrollees are still living by checking the Social Security Administration's Death Master File at least once every three months. This verification process would help identify deceased individuals who remain on Medicaid rolls, potentially reducing improper payments and ensuring program resources are directed to eligible beneficiaries.

If enacted, this bill could affect Medicaid recipients and state programs by establishing a more systematic approach to removing deceased individuals from enrollment records. The practical impact would likely include more accurate Medicaid rosters, reduced administrative burden from managing duplicate or invalid enrollments, and potentially lower costs for state Medicaid programs. Currently, the bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to committee for consideration, but has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.