HR 5364
STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
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This bill, the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, aims to strengthen efforts to combat fraud within the Medicaid program. It directs State Medicaid fraud control units to more thoroughly investigate and prosecute instances of fraud committed by Medicaid beneficiaries, including those applying for or receiving benefits. The bill expands the scope of what constitutes fraud investigation by requiring units to consider a broader range of activities related to Medicaid applications and services. These changes will take effect 180 days after the bill’s passage.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5364
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to direct State Medicaid fraud control units to investigate and prosecute instances of beneficiary fraud.
This Act may be cited as the States Taking On Power For Redressing All Unlawful Deceits in Medicaid Act STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
or the
.
by inserting , application for, or receipt of
after the provision of
each place it appears;
by inserting , and individuals applying for or receiving,
after providers of
; and
by inserting , and individuals applying for or receiving,
before such services
.
Section 1902(a)(61) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(61)) is amended by inserting , application for, and receipt of
after the provision of
each place it appears.
The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning on the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.