Suspension of medical assistance payments during investigation of kickback fraud permitted, and rulemaking required to include kickbacks in the definition of fraud.

Summary

The bill lets the commissioner of human services temporarily stop or reduce medical assistance payments when a credible kickback fraud allegation is under investigation. It also forces the agency to update its rules to treat kickbacks as fraud. This aims to protect program funds and deter illegal remuneration schemes.

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