Sec. 5.
(1) A person shall not enter into an agreement, combination, or conspiracy to defraud a health care corporation or health care insurer by making or presenting, or aiding another to make or present a false claim for payment of health care benefits.
(2) A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 10 years, or by a fine of not more than $50,000.00, or both.
History: 1984, Act 323, Eff. Mar. 29, 1985
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 752 - Crimes and Offenses
Act 323 of 1984 - The Health Care False Claim Act (752.1001 - 752.1011)
Section 752.1001 - Short Title.
Section 752.1002 - Definitions.
Section 752.1004 - Kickbacks, Bribes, or Rebates as Felony; Penalty.
Section 752.1004b - Rebate or Discount From Medical Supply or Device Manufacturer; Use; Effect.
Section 752.1005 - Agreement, Combination, or Conspiracy to Defraud as Felony; Penalty.
Section 752.1006 - Second or Subsequent Offense; Penalty.
Section 752.1007 - Evidence; Rebuttable Presumptions.
Section 752.1008a - Person Not Subject to Civil Liability.
Section 752.1009 - Liability of Person to Health Care Corporation or Health Care Insurer.
Section 752.1010 - Restitution.
Section 752.1011 - Prosecution or Civil Action for Violation of Other Laws.