Suspension of medical assistance payments during investigation of kickback fraud authorization provision

Summary

The bill lets the commissioner of Human Services temporarily withhold or reduce Medicaid payments to a provider when a credible kickback fraud allegation is under investigation, even before a hearing. It also requires rulemaking to add kickbacks to the legal definition of fraud and sets notice and appeal procedures. The goal is to protect program integrity and public welfare.

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