MN SF2774

Increases civil penalties for false or fraudulent claims against the state from a fixed range to amounts set by federal False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3729), plus three times actual damages, with reduced penalties available for early reporting and cooperation.

Creates new criminal penalties in Minnesota Statutes chapter 609.817 for offering or receiving kickbacks, bribes, or rebates related to human services programs, with penalties of up to 5 years imprisonment or $15,000 fines.

Establishes administrative disqualification procedures allowing the Department of Human Services to disqualify providers for intentional program violations for 3 years (first offense) or permanently (subsequent offenses) from child care programs.

Implements vendor exclusion list requirements for medical assistance providers, mandating monthly checks and immediate termination of employees or business relationships with excluded individuals, with civil monetary penalties up to $25,000 per violation.

Creates Minnesota Restricted Recipient Program allowing placement of recipients with abusive or fraudulent personal care assistance billing into designated traditional provider agencies with enhanced monitoring and assessment requirements.