An Act providing for eligibility for State funds; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services; providing for investigations by the Department of Human Services and the Office of Attorney General; and imposing penalties.
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Overview
This act, titled the Eligibility for State Funds Act, primarily focuses on restricting state funding for certain health care services for minors. It directs the Department of Human Services to investigate claims that violate federal funding limitations related to services provided to minors. If violations are found, the department can suspend participation in government programs and require repayment of funds, potentially up to three times the amount billed. The Office of Attorney General also has concurrent jurisdiction to investigate these violations.
Key provisions
- The Department of Human Services may not issue payments for claims subject to federal funding limitations for minors.
- The Department must investigate suspected violations of these limitations.
- If violations are found, the Department can suspend a health care facility or practitioner’s eligibility to participate in government programs.
- The Department can require repayment of funds, up to three times the amount billed in violation.
- The Office of Attorney General has concurrent jurisdiction to investigate violations.
- The act is subject to standard administrative review procedures.
- Definitions are provided, including ‘Claim,’ ‘Covered Federal funding limitation,’ and ‘Department.’
- The act takes effect 120 days after enactment.
Who is affected
- Health care facilities
- Health care practitioners
- Individuals receiving government-sponsored health care coverage (Children's Health Insurance Program and Medical Assistance Program)
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