HB1394: Medical assistance services; implementation of online electronic & encrypted system.

Introduced By

Del. John Welch (R-Virginia Beach)

John Welch (R-Virginia Beach)
Served: 2001–

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead
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Summary

Medical assistance services. Requires the development and implementation of an online electronic and appropriately encrypted system for recipient eligibility review and eligibility verification, with software designed to detect inaccuracies and to issue alert notices of potential changes in circumstances or program violations. An enactment clause authorizes the Director of the Department of Medical Assistance Services to design fail-safe mechanisms to ensure that no recipient is denied necessary medical or health care services because of technology deficiencies during the implementation of the online system.   View Full Text »