Relating to the review of claims and recovery of overpayments by Medicaid recovery audit contractors.

SB 2458 establishes rules for Texas Medicaid recovery audit contractors who identify and recover overpayments from healthcare providers or managed care organizations. The bill requires contractors to obtain approval from the inspector general before reviewing claims and prohibits reviews within one year of claim submission without authorization. It also stops contractors from pursuing recovery if a managed care organization is already auditing a claim, and mandates that all collected information remains confidential. The bill creates an appeals process for providers disputing overpayment claims identified by contractors.