2010 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 400 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Act 72 of 1977 - THE MEDICAID FALSE CLAIM ACT (400.601 - 400.615)
Section 400.605 - Conditions or operation of institution or facility; false statement or false representation of material fact to qualify for certification or recertification; felony; penalty.
THE MEDICAID FALSE CLAIM ACT (EXCERPT)Act 72 of 1977
400.605 Conditions or operation of institution or facility; false statement or false representation of material fact to qualify for certification or recertification; felony; penalty.
Sec. 5.
(1) A person shall not knowingly and wilfully make, or induce or seek to induce the making of, a false statement or false representation of a material fact with respect to the conditions or operation of an institution or facility in order that the institution or facility may qualify, upon initial certification or upon recertification, as a hospital, skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or home health agency.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 4 years, or by a fine of not more than $30,000.00, or both.
History: 1977, Act 72, Imd. Eff. July 27, 1977
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