Code of Virginia
Chapter 9 - Regulation of Medical Assistance
§ 32.1-321.1. Powers and duties of Department

The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall have the following powers and duties:
1. To investigate and refer for prosecution violations of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the application for and receipt of services or benefits;
2. To investigate and refer for civil recovery any debts owed to the medical assistance program or funds paid for services or benefits as a result of violations of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the application for and receipt of services or benefits; and
3. To cooperate with the federal government, other state agencies and the State Attorney General's Office in the detection and deterrence of fraud by recipients of medical assistance or their agents.
1986, c. 551.

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Code of Virginia

Title 32.1 - Health

Chapter 9 - Regulation of Medical Assistance

§ 32.1-310. Declaration of purpose; authority to audit records; authority to review complaints of abuse or neglect

§ 32.1-311. Repealed

§ 32.1-312. Fraudulently obtaining excess or attempting to obtain excess benefits or payments; penalty

§ 32.1-313. Liability for excess benefits or payments obtained without intent to violate chapter

§ 32.1-314. False statement or representation in applications for payment or for use in determining rights to payment; concealment of facts; penalty

§ 32.1-315. Solicitation or receipt of remuneration for certain services; offer or payment of remuneration for inducement of such services; penalty