(a) Whoever knowingly and willfully executes, or attempts to execute, a scheme or artifice—(1) to defraud any health care benefit program; or
(2) to obtain, by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, any of the money or property owned by, or under the custody or control of, any health care benefit program,
in connection with the delivery of or payment for health care benefits, items, or services, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. If the violation results in serious bodily injury (as defined in section 1365 of this title), such person shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both; and if the violation results in death, such person shall be fined under this title, or imprisoned for any term of years or for life, or both.
(b) With respect to violations of this section, a person need not have actual knowledge of this section or specific intent to commit a violation of this section.
Structure US Code
Title 18— CRIMES AND CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 63— MAIL FRAUD AND OTHER FRAUD OFFENSES
§ 1342. Fictitious name or address
§ 1343. Fraud by wire, radio, or television
§ 1345. Injunctions against fraud
§ 1346. Definition of “scheme or artifice to defraud”
§ 1348. Securities and commodities fraud
§ 1349. Attempt and conspiracy
§ 1350. Failure of corporate officers to certify financial reports