A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the HCBS Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026. It changes title XIX of the Social Security Act. The legislation requires states to report on anti-fraud measures related to home and community-based services under Medicaid. Specifically, starting in 2026, states must report to the Secretary on waste, fraud, or abuse they detect. States must also report on the efforts they take to prevent that waste, fraud, and abuse.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Mandates transparent reporting from states regarding detected waste, fraud, and abuse in home and community-based services.
- Scored +3
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
Imposes mandatory state reporting regarding fraud prevention to ensure better oversight of taxpayer-funded programs.
- Scored +2
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Protects home and community-based services that many seniors rely on under Medicaid by targeting waste and fraud.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Section 2: This section requires states to report any waste, fraud, or abuse they detect regarding home and community-based services, as well as their prevention efforts. This is positive because holding officials accountable for tracking and stopping fraud helps protect public resources and ensures that Medicaid benefits actually reach the people who need them.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2: The provided text does not explicitly mention any specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States resulting from these reporting requirements.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Ensures that Medicaid resources for home and community-based care are preserved for lower-income individuals who genuinely need them. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Protects and preserves home and community-based Medicaid services critical for individuals with disabilities. Would retired people be better off under this? — Helps safeguard long-term care and home-based services utilized by retirees under Medicaid waivers. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Protects home and community-based services that many seniors rely on under Medicaid by targeting waste and fraud.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — Imposes mandatory state reporting regarding fraud prevention to ensure better oversight of taxpayer-funded programs. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Enhancing anti-fraud reporting helps curb improper payments and wasteful government expenditures within Medicaid. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — By requiring states to report on waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid HCBS, the bill helps protect public resources and fiscal integrity.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Mandates transparent reporting from states regarding detected waste, fraud, and abuse in home and community-based services. Does this give the federal government more power? — Requires states to submit specific compliance reports to the federal Secretary regarding Medicaid fraud.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Combating fraud ensures that Medicaid home and community-based services are properly preserved for eligible beneficiaries.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Safeguards home and community-based services often utilized by individuals with disabilities by reducing fraud.
- 6/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
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Brad FinstadRepublican · Minnesota
David TaylorRepublican · Ohio