LIVE Beneficiaries Act

# LIVE Beneficiaries Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The LIVE Beneficiaries Act would require state Medicaid programs to check the Social Security Administration's Death Master File at least four times per year to identify deceased Medicaid recipients. This would help prevent continued payments or benefits to people who have passed away. Medicaid is the federal-state health insurance program for low-income individuals and families. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects state Medicaid agencies, which would need to implement new verification procedures, and aims to reduce improper payments made on behalf of deceased beneficiaries. By cross-checking deaths more regularly, the bill intends to improve program integrity and reduce wasted taxpayer dollars.

States may already conduct some death verification, but this bill would standardize and mandate the frequency of these checks. **Current Status** As of now, HR 1403 is in committee and has not been voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) in the 119th Congress.