Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-8.2 - Medical Assistance Fraud
Section 40-8.2-20. - Eligibility for certification.

§ 40-8.2-20. Eligibility for certification.
A certification will apply to any provider who agrees to provide services in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the Rhode Island Medicaid program and who has in effect a proper professional license when a license is a prerequisite to rendering services. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to mean that certification may not be revoked for failure to provide proper professional services, although a provider’s professional license has not been revoked or suspended.
History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 242, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 40 - Human Services

Chapter 40-8.2 - Medical Assistance Fraud

Section 40-8.2-1. - Short title.

Section 40-8.2-2. - Definitions.

Section 40-8.2-3. - Prohibited acts.

Section 40-8.2-4. - Statute of limitations.

Section 40-8.2-5. - Civil remedy.

Section 40-8.2-6. - Civil actions brought by attorney general on behalf of persons injured by violations of chapter.

Section 40-8.2-7. - False statements made to gain certification.

Section 40-8.2-8. - Acts of officers, directors, representatives, or agents acting within the scope of their authority.

Section 40-8.2-9. - Damages for overcharges.

Section 40-8.2-10. - Other civil remedies and criminal penalties.

Section 40-8.2-11. - Barring or suspending participation in program.

Section 40-8.2-12. - Injunctive relief and civil penalties.

Section 40-8.2-13. - Consent decrees.

Section 40-8.2-14. - Investigative demand.

Section 40-8.2-15. - Consistency with Confidentiality of Health Care Information Act.

Section 40-8.2-16. - Rendering services to recipients after suspension or revocation of certification.

Section 40-8.2-17. - Stays and review of revocation orders.

Section 40-8.2-18. - Filing and enforcement of administrative decision.

Section 40-8.2-19. - Certification as a provider — Revocation or suspension of certification.

Section 40-8.2-20. - Eligibility for certification.

Section 40-8.2-21. - Suspension of payments to a provider.

Section 40-8.2-22. - Interest on overcharges.

Section 40-8.2-23. - Use of Medicaid funds for anti-union purposes prohibited.