MEDICAID VERIFICATION WINDOW UNDER SCRUTINY
MEDICAID VERIFICATION WINDOW UNDER SCRUTINY
Federal law requires states to grant temporary Medicaid coverage during a “reasonable opportunity period” while eligibility and immigration status are verified, often lasting up to 90 days. Applicants who attest they qualify can receive benefits during review, and if later denied, prior claims are typically still paid and not recovered. Supporters say the rule prevents coverage gaps for eligible individuals, while critics argue it creates enforcement weaknesses and exposes taxpayers to unrecoverable costs, intensifying debate over oversight and accountability in public healthcare programs.
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