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HR 256 Original 2019 Regular Session McFarland
Creates a six-member task force to study matters relating to establishing a single-source
identification and benefit card system known as LaVerify for prevention of fraud in Medicaid
enrollment and Medicaid point-of-service fraud.
Requests that the task force submit to the La. House of Representatives a written report of findings
and recommendations regarding actions necessary for creating and implementing the LaVerify
system on or before Feb. 1, 2020.