The bill amends the Medicaid False Claim Act by updating Section 4 to clarify the legal language surrounding kickbacks and bribes related to the provision of goods and services under the Social Welfare Act. It specifies that a person who solicits, offers, or receives a kickback or bribe in connection with these services is guilty of a felony, which is punishable by imprisonment for up to a certain number of years or a fine of up to $30,000, or both.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision stating that model arrangements and patient incentives authorized and sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will not be considered kickbacks or bribes under this section. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines and protections for legitimate practices within the healthcare system while maintaining strict penalties for fraudulent activities.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 400.604
As Passed by the Senate: 400.604