S 3800
Punishing Medicare Fraudsters Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Punishing Medicare Fraudsters Act, increases penalties for individuals convicted of healthcare fraud. It raises the maximum prison sentence for violations of the federal criminal code from 10 to 25 years and from 20 to 30 years. The bill also increases financial penalties for healthcare fraud convictions, raising the fine from $100,000 to $250,000. Additionally, it directs the United States Sentencing Commission to review and adjust sentencing guidelines for these offenses to better reflect the seriousness and impact of healthcare fraud, considering factors like potential losses and harm to victims.
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Marco Rubio
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