Federal SB4176 mandates state Medicaid fraud control units to investigate and prosecute beneficiary fraud.

Federal SB4176, also known as the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, amends title XIX of the Social Security Act. It directs state Medicaid fraud control units to investigate and prosecute instances of beneficiary fraud. The changes include expanding the scope of fraud investigations to cover the application for, and receipt of, Medicaid services. The amendments will take effect 180 days after the enactment of this Act.

Federal SB4176 mandates state Medicaid fraud control units to investigate and prosecute beneficiary fraud.

Federal SB4176, also known as the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act, amends title XIX of the Social Security Act. It directs state Medicaid fraud control units to investigate and prosecute instances of beneficiary fraud. The changes include expanding the scope of fraud investigations to cover the application for, and receipt of, Medicaid services. The amendments will take effect 180 days after the enactment of this Act.