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RepublicanBill · S. 4176· Senate(119-S-4176)

STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act

Rep. Moody
Age: 51 years
Florida
Introduced
3/24/2026
Last activity
3/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
Ashley Moody
Cosponsors
Republican - 4Democrat - 0
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is called the ``STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act''. It amends the Social Security Act to change how State medicaid fraud control units operate. The goal is to direct these units to investigate and prosecute fraud related to the application for, or receipt of, Medicaid benefits. It also targets individuals applying for or receiving these benefits. The changes would take effect 180 days after the Act is passed.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3

    Increases accountability and oversight of Medicaid benefit distribution.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2

    Targeting beneficiary fraud aims to reduce improper payouts of public funds.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    Increases accountability for those fraudulently receiving public benefits.

The opposite· 3 of 8

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4

    Low-income individuals relying on Medicaid are the primary targets of the expanded fraud investigations.

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?-3

    People with disabilities are frequent Medicaid users and face higher risk of prosecution for beneficiary fraud.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?-2

    Seniors are often Medicaid beneficiaries and may face increased scrutiny or prosecution for clerical errors.