HI SB2798

Clarifies that medical assistance fraud is a class C felony, including fraudulently applying for or renewing medical assistance benefits by knowingly making false statements or representations of material fact.

Requires persons convicted of medical assistance fraud to pay restitution equivalent to the amount of medical assistance benefits paid by the State on their behalf.

Defines "medical assistance benefit" to include health care coverage or services (medical, behavioral health, dental, or long-term care) provided or paid for by the State through capitated payments, insurance premiums, co-payments, or any other state payments for health care.

Extends the statute of limitations for medical assistance fraud prosecution to three years after discovery of the offense, but not more than six years from the date the offense was committed.

Takes effect on July 1, 2014.