West Virginia SB1082 expands the Public Employees Insurance Agency's authority to investigate and prosecute fraud.

West Virginia SB1082 enhances the Public Employees Insurance Agency's ability to investigate and prosecute fraud. The bill allows the agency to pursue administrative actions instead of or in addition to civil actions for fraud. It authorizes the agency to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and compel testimony and document production. The bill also allows the agency to suspend payments to providers and exclude them from networks during investigations. It sets penalties for various fraudulent acts, including fines and imprisonment.

West Virginia SB1082 expands the Public Employees Insurance Agency's authority to investigate and prosecute fraud.

West Virginia SB1082 enhances the Public Employees Insurance Agency's ability to investigate and prosecute fraud. The bill allows the agency to pursue administrative actions instead of or in addition to civil actions for fraud. It authorizes the agency to issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and compel testimony and document production. The bill also allows the agency to suspend payments to providers and exclude them from networks during investigations. It sets penalties for various fraudulent acts, including fines and imprisonment.