Rep. Timmons Introduces the Timely and Accurate Benefits Act to Require Digital Income Checks
The Timely and Accurate Benefits Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it awaits further study by the committee.
This bill is supported only by Republicans and would be expensive for states to set up. It also raises concerns about how much personal bank data the government can see.
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Gig workers are specifically called out in the bill's income definition. Many gig workers who receive federal benefits have income that fluctuates week to week and may not appear in standard payroll data. The new platform would track this income through bank transaction data and other sources, potentially flagging earnings that were previously harder to verify and leading to benefit reductions or added paperwork.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
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House Republicans have introduced legislation requiring Medicaid enrollees to prove they are working or volunteering. The bill also mandates a more rigorous digital income verification process for federal benefits, targeting unreported income from the gig economy and side jobs.
The Republican proposal seeks $715 billion in Medicaid savings through stricter eligibility verification. The plan requires states to implement automated systems to check applicant income every six months, focusing on non-traditional earnings like rental income and tips.
The CBO analysis of the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Act highlights the impact of new income verification mandates. The law requires states to deploy third-party platforms to track 'enhanced gross income,' including gig work and cash gifts, to reduce improper federal payments.
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Congressional Bill
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Timely and Accurate Benefits Act
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