2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Mich. Comp. Laws § 400.612 Civil penalty for receiving benefit by reason of fraud, making fraudulent statement, or knowingly concealing material fact; criminal action not required.

THE MEDICAID FALSE CLAIM ACT (EXCERPT)
Act 72 of 1977


400.612 Civil penalty for receiving benefit by reason of fraud, making fraudulent statement, or knowingly concealing material fact; criminal action not required.

Sec. 12.

(1) A person who receives a benefit which the person is not entitled to receive by reason of fraud or making a fraudulent statement or knowingly concealing a material fact shall forfeit and pay to the state a civil penalty equal to the full amount received plus triple the amount of damages suffered by the state as a result of the conduct by the person.

(2) A criminal action need not be brought against the person for that person to be civilly liable under this section.


History: 1977, Act 72, Imd. Eff. July 27, 1977



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