Senate Bill No. by Senator McMath amends the Medical Assistance Programs Fraud Detection Fund, specifically R.S. 46:440.1(B) through (E). The bill introduces new provisions regarding the allocation and use of funds collected from recoveries, fines, or penalties related to medical assistance programs. It specifies that all such funds, after accounting for federal shares and excluding certain recoveries, will be deposited into the fund. The allocation of these funds will prioritize fully funding the Medicaid fraud control unit within the office of the attorney general, with the remaining funds divided equally between the fraud control unit and the Louisiana Department of Health's program integrity section. Additionally, the bill establishes a cap on the fund balance at twenty million dollars, with excess funds directed to support medical assistance programs.

The bill also clarifies that the funds in the Medical Assistance Programs Fraud Detection Fund cannot be used to replace state general funds allocated for the daily operations of the Louisiana Department of Health or the office of the attorney general. It removes previous restrictions on how the funds could be appropriated, allowing for broader use in supporting fraud detection and prevention activities. The effective date of the bill is set for July 1, 2025, or the day following legislative approval if vetoed by the governor.

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