Texas SB2579 creates a criminal offense for health care and insurance fraud and authorizes civil penalties.

SB2579 amends Texas law to create a criminal offense for knowingly making false statements or misrepresentations to receive unauthorized health care benefits. It also authorizes civil penalties for such violations. The bill allows private individuals to bring civil actions on behalf of the state and themselves. If the state proceeds with the action, the private individual can receive a portion of the proceeds. The bill establishes a fraud prevention partnership between the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of inspector general to coordinate fraud detection and prevention.

Texas SB2579 creates a criminal offense for health care and insurance fraud and authorizes civil penalties.

SB2579 amends Texas law to create a criminal offense for knowingly making false statements or misrepresentations to receive unauthorized health care benefits. It also authorizes civil penalties for such violations. The bill allows private individuals to bring civil actions on behalf of the state and themselves. If the state proceeds with the action, the private individual can receive a portion of the proceeds. The bill establishes a fraud prevention partnership between the Texas Department of Insurance and the office of inspector general to coordinate fraud detection and prevention.