MI HB5747

Increases criminal penalties for Medicaid fraud violations: maximum fine raised from $50,000 to $57,500 for false statements in applications and conspiracy to defraud (Section 3 and 6).

Increases maximum fine for kickback and bribe offenses from $30,000 to $34,500 while maintaining 4-year imprisonment limit (Section 4).

Increases maximum fine for false institutional certifications from $30,000 to $34,500 and for false claims from $50,000 to $57,500 (Sections 5 and 7).

Increases civil penalties for fraudulent benefit receipt from $5,000-$10,000 range to $5,750-$11,500 per claim, plus triple damages to the state (Section 12).

Updates statutory references to cite 1939 PA 280 (Social Welfare Act) by specific MCL sections rather than prior citation format.