The bill amends various provisions related to public welfare and assistance in Wyoming, focusing on eligibility verification and recertification processes. It establishes new certification periods for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), requiring the Department of Health to assign certification periods based on household income and stability. The bill also prohibits self-attestation for key eligibility factors in the Medicaid program, mandating verification of income, residency, identity, and citizenship or immigration status. Additionally, it requires the department to conduct monthly checks on residency and death records, and to report findings to the legislature.

Furthermore, the bill introduces stricter eligibility criteria for public assistance programs, specifying that only U.S. citizens, nationals, or qualified aliens are eligible for benefits. It mandates the verification of citizenship or eligible alien status during enrollment and recertification, and requires hospitals to collect and report this information. The bill also includes provisions for reporting illegal alien status to law enforcement and counting ineligible alien income in benefit determinations. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance the integrity of public welfare programs by implementing rigorous verification processes and ensuring compliance with federal laws.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 42-2-103, 42-10-103