Section 198.151

Title XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Chapter 198

Effective - 01 Jul 1979, see footnote   

  198.151.  Usual trade discounts and employment benefits not kickbacks, bribes or rebates. — Sections 198.145 and 198.148 do not apply to:

  (1)  Any usual trade discount which is dependent solely upon time of payment or quantity buying to wholesalers which is obtained by a health care provider regardless of whether reflected in the cost claimed or charges made by the health care provider under Medicaid; and

  (2)  Any amount paid by an employer to an employee, who has a bona fide employment relationship with the employer, for employment in the provision of covered services or items.

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(L. 1979 S.B. 328, et al. § 49)

Effective 7-1-79