Relates to obtaining certain employment and income data of individuals eligible for medical assistance

This bill authorizes the Commissioner of Health to gather current employment and income information from employers for individuals eligible for medical assistance. To facilitate this, the law permits the use of third-party commercial reporting agencies and federal data exchanges, provided these actions comply with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. The primary goal is to supplement existing state records to ensure faster processing of eligibility assessments and more timely delivery of services. While the legislation aims to improve cost savings and decision speed, it strictly limits data collection to current employment and income details from approved sources.