Bill: SB 293, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
Senate Health & Human Services
Vote Recommendation
Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
Charles Schwertner
Bill Caption
Relating to the proof required to impose payment hold in certain cases of alleged fraud by Medicaid providers.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
Under current law, it is up to the discretion of the commission to decide what constitutes as a significant financial risk to the state with regards to alleged Medicaid fraud. This bill mandates that the executive commissioner make and adopt rules regarding what constitutes an ongoing significant financial risk to the state and a threat to the integrity of Medicaid. It would also statutorily state that a payment may be held in cases of suspected fraud if the ongoing risk would result in a loss of $100,000 or more to the state.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This is a procedural change that does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.