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U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
OIG Guidelines for Evaluating State False Claims Acts
Guidelines on how the OIG would determine whether a State law meets the requirements of section 1909(b) of the Social Security Act (Act) and provide specificity regarding OIG's reviews when evaluating a State law and are based on OIG's experience in reviewing over 28 different State laws.
Issued by: Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Issue Date: March 15, 2013
DISCLAIMER: The contents of this database lack the force and effect of law, except as authorized by law (including Medicare Advantage Rate Announcements and Advance Notices) or as specifically incorporated into a contract. The Department may not cite, use, or rely on any guidance that is not posted on the guidance repository, except to establish historical facts.
Date Published: 6/5/2020