H.R. 5044 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Medicare Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act of 2010
H.R. 5044 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Apr 15, 2010, sponsored by Ron Klein with 62 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 15, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 62
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Fraud Enforcement and Prevention Act of 2010 - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to increase criminal penalties for both felony and misdemeanor fraud under SSA titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid). Adds a new offense of distribution of two or more Medicare or Medicaid beneficiary identification numbers or billing privileges with the intent to defraud.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Klein (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 15, 2010
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 3, 2010)
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- S. 1793: Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
- H.R. 3961: Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act of 2009
- H.R. 3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
- H.R. 4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010
- H.R. 3962: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010
- S. 2781: Rosa's Law
- S. 3751: Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2010
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