The bill amends the Medicaid False Claim Act by revising Section 4 to clarify the legal language regarding kickbacks and bribes in connection with the provision of goods or services under the social welfare act. It specifies that a person who solicits, offers, or receives a kickback or bribe related to these services is guilty of a felony, which carries a penalty of up to four years of imprisonment, a fine of up to $30,000, or both.

Additionally, the bill introduces a provision stating that model arrangements and patient incentives authorized 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:
House Introduced Bill: 400.604