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NY S06881
Bill
Status
Engrossed
6/19/2012
Primary Sponsor
Catharine Young
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AI Summary
- Creates Article 5-A of Social Services Law establishing disposition of funds from Medicaid fraud prosecutions where courts award restitution or civil forfeiture
- Counties and City of New York receive 100 percent of the local share of non-federal proceeds (or 10 percent of total recovery, whichever is greater), with remainder deposited into state general fund
- Defines Medicaid fraud as knowing commission of any crime with intent to illegally receive benefits or reimbursement from the Medical Assistance for Needy Persons program
- Amends Section 145-B to simplify reimbursement calculation for civil damages collected by local social services districts to 100 percent of local share (or 10 percent of total recovery, whichever is greater) regardless of violation date
- Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Relates to creating incentives for counties to investigate and prosecute medicaid fraud.
Last Action
referred to health
6/19/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules6/19/2012
Finance5/22/2012
Social Services4/4/2012
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