Senate Bill No. 130, introduced by Senator Cloud, aims to enhance the integrity of the Medicaid program in Louisiana by enacting new measures to verify ongoing eligibility for Medicaid recipients. The bill establishes a new Subpart F under the Louisiana Revised Statutes, which outlines the responsibilities of the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) in ensuring that public benefits are protected for those who are truly needy. Key provisions include the prohibition of accepting eligibility determinations from certain federal exchanges, the limitation on the use of ex parte renewals, and the requirement for the LDH to independently verify eligibility through technology and data sharing with other state agencies.

Additionally, the bill mandates the LDH to implement an enhanced income verification platform and to regularly cross-check Medicaid recipients' information with various state data sources, such as vital records and employment data, to identify any changes that may affect eligibility. The LDH is also required to publish data regarding noncompliance and fraud investigations on its website. The bill is set to take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.