The bill amends the Medical Assistance Programs Fraud Detection Fund under R.S. 46:440.1(B) through (E) to enhance the management and allocation of funds related to fraud detection in medical assistance programs. It specifies that all revenues received by any state entity from recoveries, fines, or penalties associated with medical assistance programs will be deposited into the fund, excluding certain liabilities as defined by federal regulations. The bill also establishes that after funding the Medicaid fraud control unit, the remaining funds will be allocated equally between the fraud control unit and the Louisiana Department of Health's program integrity section.

Additionally, the bill sets a cap on the fund balance at twenty million dollars, with any excess funds directed towards supporting medical assistance programs. It clarifies that the funds cannot be used to replace state general funds for the daily operations of the Louisiana Department of Health or the attorney general's office. The effective date for this legislation 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)
SB24 Act 401: 46:1(B)