South Carolina S0915 amends Medicaid laws to enhance penalties for fraud and establish tiered penalties for violations.

South Carolina S0915 amends the state's Medicaid laws to strengthen penalties for fraud and establish tiered penalties for violations. The bill creates tiered penalties for making false claims, statements, or representations by medical providers, with escalating fines and imprisonment terms based on the amount of economic advantage or benefit sought or received. It also authorizes the Attorney General to issue administrative subpoenas and institute proceedings in court for suspected violations.

South Carolina S0915 amends Medicaid laws to enhance penalties for fraud and establish tiered penalties for violations.

South Carolina S0915 amends the state's Medicaid laws to strengthen penalties for fraud and establish tiered penalties for violations. The bill creates tiered penalties for making false claims, statements, or representations by medical providers, with escalating fines and imprisonment terms based on the amount of economic advantage or benefit sought or received. It also authorizes the Attorney General to issue administrative subpoenas and institute proceedings in court for suspected violations.