1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Verify Eligibility Coverage Act . 2. Promoting program integrity in enrolling certain immigrants under Medicaid (a) In general Section 1137(f) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–7(f) ) is amended— (1) by striking Subsections (a)(1) and (d) and inserting (1) Subsections (a)(1) and (d) ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) (A) Subparagraphs (A) and (B)(ii) of subsection (d)(4) shall not apply in the case of an initial determination made on or after the date that is 6 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph with respect to the eligibility of an alien described in subparagraph (B) for benefits under the program listed in subsection (b)(2). (B) An alien described in this subparagraph is an individual declaring to be a citizen or national of the United States with respect to whom a State, in accordance with section 1902(a)(46)(B), requires— (i) pursuant to section 1902(ee), the submission of a social security number; or (ii) pursuant to section 1903(x), the presentation of satisfactory documentary evidence of citizenship or nationality. . (b) No payments for medical assistance provided before presentation of evidence Section 1903(i)(22) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396b(i)(22) ) is amended— (1) by striking with respect to amounts expended and inserting (A) with respect to amounts expended ; (2) by inserting and at the end; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) in the case of a State that elects to provide a reasonable period to present satisfactory documentary evidence of such citizenship or nationality pursuant to paragraph (2)(C) of section 1902(ee) or paragraph (4) of subsection (x) of this section, for amounts expended for medical assistance for such an individual (other than an individual described in paragraph (2) of such subsection (x)) during such period