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ID H0518
ID H0518Amends existing law to revise duties and penalties regarding the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
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Introduced
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
In Committee
03/06/2024
03/06/2024
Crossed Over
02/21/2024
02/21/2024
Passed
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT; AMENDING SECTION 56-226, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE MEDICAID FRAUD CONTROL UNIT; AMENDING SECTION 56-227A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PENALTIES FOR PROVIDER FRAUD; AMENDING SECTION 56-227C, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING SUBPOENA POWER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to revise the duties and penalties regarding the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) in Idaho. Key provisions include:
1. Expanding the MFCU's authority to investigate and prosecute violations related to the provision of healthcare services under any federal healthcare program, not just Medicaid.
2. Increasing the penalties for provider fraud, including imprisonment of up to 15 years, a fine of up to $15,000, and mandatory restitution.
3. Granting the MFCU, the Department of Health and Welfare, and the Idaho State Police the power to issue subpoenas and compel testimony related to Medicaid fraud investigations.
4. Declaring an emergency and setting the effective date as July 1, 2024.
The overall purpose of the bill is to strengthen the state's ability to combat Medicaid fraud and ensure the proper use of public healthcare funds.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 28, 2024 Session Law Chapter 228 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/28/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0518/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0518.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/H0518SOP.pdf |
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