SB 921 - Verified Medicaid renewal data

SB 921 ensures that Texas only uses verified data when automatically renewing Medicaid benefits. During the pandemic, looser federal rules allowed the state to rely on unverified information, like what people wrote on their food stamp applications, which led to billions in improper Medicaid payments. This bill closes that loophole by requiring that renewals be based on trusted, electronic data—helping reduce waste, fraud, and abuse. By strengthening oversight, this bill protects taxpayer dollars and makes sure Medicaid serves only those who truly qualify.