Minnesota HF4566 allows suspension of medical assistance payments during investigations of kickback fraud and mandates rulemaking to include.

Minnesota HF4566 permits the suspension of medical assistance payments during investigations of kickback fraud. The bill requires the commissioner of human services to withhold or reduce payments if there is a credible allegation of fraud. The suspension or reduction of payments will not continue if there is insufficient evidence of fraud or if legal proceedings are completed, unless the commissioner intends to impose monetary recovery or sanctions. The commissioner must send notice of the suspension or termination within five days.

Minnesota HF4566 allows suspension of medical assistance payments during investigations of kickback fraud and mandates rulemaking to include.

Minnesota HF4566 permits the suspension of medical assistance payments during investigations of kickback fraud. The bill requires the commissioner of human services to withhold or reduce payments if there is a credible allegation of fraud. The suspension or reduction of payments will not continue if there is insufficient evidence of fraud or if legal proceedings are completed, unless the commissioner intends to impose monetary recovery or sanctions. The commissioner must send notice of the suspension or termination within five days.