LIVE Beneficiaries Act

# LIVE Beneficiaries Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The LIVE Beneficiaries Act would require state Medicaid programs to regularly check whether their enrolled beneficiaries are still alive by comparing their lists against the Social Security Administration's Death Master File at least four times per year. The goal is to prevent deceased individuals from remaining on Medicaid rolls and potentially receiving benefits they're no longer eligible for. **Who it affects:** This bill primarily affects state Medicaid agencies, which administer health coverage for low-income Americans, and indirectly affects Medicaid beneficiaries.

It could also have implications for federal and state budgets if it reduces improper payments to deceased individuals. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No action has been taken on it at this time.