Section 198.145

Title XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Chapter 198

Effective - 01 Jul 1979, see footnote   

  198.145.  Kickbacks, bribes and rebates prohibited, when. — A person shall not purposely solicit or receive any payment, including, without limitation, any kickback, bribe or rebate, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, from any vendor or health care provider:

  (1)  In return for referring an individual to a person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part under Medicaid; or

  (2)  In return for purchasing, leasing, ordering or arranging for or recommending purchasing, leasing or ordering any good, facility, service or item for which payment may be made in whole or in part under Medicaid.

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(L. 1979 S.B. 328, et al. § 47)

Effective 7-1-79