Who it affects
- People applying for Medicaid benefits
- People receiving Medicaid benefits
- State Medicaid fraud control units
In committeeHealth careCrime
STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
S. 4176 · Senate bill · Introduced March 24, 2026
The STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act would expand state Medicaid fraud units’ authority to investigate and prosecute fraud involving people applying for or receiving Medicaid benefits.
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How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- State Medicaid fraud units currently investigate and prosecute fraud involving Medicaid providers.
- The bill would expand these units’ authority to cover fraud involving people applying for Medicaid benefits.
- It would also cover fraud involving people receiving Medicaid benefits.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to direct State medicaid fraud control units to investigate and prosecute instances of beneficiary fraud.
- Sponsor
- Sen. Moody, Ashley (R-FL)
- Introduced
- March 24, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 4
- Committees
- Senate Finance Committee
- Latest action
- March 24, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
States Taking On Power For Redressing All Unlawful Deceits in Medicaid Act or the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act This bill expands the scope of state Medicaid fraud control units to include investigating and prosecuting fraud in connection with the activities of individuals who apply for or receive Medicaid benefits. Currently, these units investigate and prosecute fraud in relation to Medicaid providers.
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