Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026
To implement recommendations of the Comptroller General of the United States for improving the Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor program and identifying additional opportunities to recover Medicaid overpayments, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9422, aims to improve the Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program by implementing recommendations from the Comptroller General of the United States. It seeks to enhance the program's effectiveness in identifying and recovering overpayments within Medicaid, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used correctly. This change would primarily affect Medicaid programs and healthcare providers, helping to ensure that funds are properly allocated and reducing potential fraud.
HB9422 was introduced on June 24, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce the same day. As of now, the bill is in its early stages of the legislative process, which includes review and potential amendments by the committee before it moves forward for a vote in the House.
Recent history shows that the bill was introduced and referred to the committee on the same day. Moving forward, key actions will include committee review, possible hearings, and a vote by the House members. The bill’s sponsors, all Republicans, are working to ensure it progresses smoothly through the legislative process.
