HI HB900

Restructures medical assistance fraud offense into two distinct categories: making false statements to the program for benefits/services and making false statements in applications or renewal documents for medical assistance benefits.

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

Requires persons convicted of fraudulently applying for or renewing medical assistance benefits to pay restitution equal to the amount of medical assistance benefits paid by the State on their behalf.

Classifies medical assistance fraud as a class C felony and extends the statute of limitations to three years after discovery of the offense, with a maximum six-year extension from the original limitation period.

Makes clear that criminal and civil remedies under this section are not exclusive and do not preclude use of other available remedies.