H.R.7569

Increases penalties for health care fraud under federal law.

The Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act increases penalties for health care fraud. It raises the maximum fine from $100,000 to $250,000 and the maximum prison term from 10 years to 25 years for offenses under title 18. It also increases the maximum fine from $20,000 to $100,000 and the maximum prison term from six months to one year for offenses under the Social Security Act. The United States Sentencing Commission must review and amend guidelines to reflect the seriousness of these offenses. The changes apply to conduct and acts occurring after the bill's enactment.