Senate Bill No. by Senator McMath amends the Medical Assistance Programs Fraud Detection Fund to enhance the funding and allocation of resources for Medicaid fraud detection efforts. The bill expands the sources of revenue deposited into the fund to include all monies received by any state entity related to recoveries, fines, or penalties associated with medical assistance programs, including sanctions against providers and managed care organizations. Additionally, the allocation of funds is modified to first ensure full funding for the Medicaid fraud control unit within the office of the attorney general, with the remaining funds then divided equally between this unit and the Louisiana Department of Health's program integrity section.

Furthermore, the bill establishes a cap on the fund balance at $20 million, stipulating that any excess funds will be redirected to support medical assistance programs. The proposed changes aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fraud detection and prevention activities related to Medicaid, ensuring that resources are appropriately allocated to combat fraud while maintaining the integrity of the medical assistance programs. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for gubernatorial action.

Statutes affected:
SB24 Original: 46:1(B)