AL SB284

Requires a person to knowingly engage in prohibited conduct to be subject to criminal penalties for Medicaid fraud, false statements on applications, or receipt of kickbacks and bribes related to Medicaid payments.

Excludes from criminal penalties any payment practices identified as exceptions enumerated in 42 C.F.R. 1001.952 (federal safe harbor exceptions) and discounts properly disclosed and reflected in costs claimed to Medicaid.

Establishes a six-year statute of limitations for prosecution of offenses under this section, running from the date of completion of the offense.

Defines "person" to include any individual, partnership, corporation, or association for purposes of the statute.

Maintains Class C felony classification with penalties of up to $10,000 in fines and/or 1-5 years imprisonment for violations.