Committee approves Medicaid classification change aimed at higher federal drawdown and fraud controls

May 8, 2026

House Bill 13‑28 would reclassify certain services from administrative to medical, allowing a larger federal drawdown and adding measures to address fraud in non‑emergency medical transport; sponsors said the fiscal note projects tens of millions in additional federal funds in future fiscal years.

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Sponsors told the appropriations committee that House Bill 13‑28 would allow the state to reclassify certain services from administrative to medical, which would increase the federal match and allow the state to draw down additional federal funds in upcoming fiscal years.

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