Federal HB8865 permanently excludes providers convicted of fraud-related offenses from federal health care programs.

Federal HB8865, the Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026, amends title XI of the Social Security Act to permanently bar providers convicted of fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct from participating in federal health care programs. The bill modifies the Social Security Act to ensure that exclusions for such convictions are permanent, enhancing accountability and protecting taxpayer funds.

Federal HB8865 permanently excludes providers convicted of fraud-related offenses from federal health care programs.

Federal HB8865, the Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026, amends title XI of the Social Security Act to permanently bar providers convicted of fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other financial misconduct from participating in federal health care programs. The bill modifies the Social Security Act to ensure that exclusions for such convictions are permanent, enhancing accountability and protecting taxpayer funds.