Nevada Revised Statutes 422.368 – Unlawful acts: Use of forged, expired or revoked card to obtain benefits; receipt of benefits by misrepresentation; penalty
A person who, with the intent to defraud:
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category D felony | 1 to 4 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 422.368
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
1. Uses a Medicaid card to obtain the types of medical and remedial care for which assistance may be provided under the Plan with the knowledge that the Medicaid card was obtained or retained in violation of any of the provisions of NRS 422.361 to 422.367, inclusive, or is forged or is the expired or revoked Medicaid card of another; or
2. Obtains the types of medical and remedial care for which assistance may be provided under the Plan by representing, without the consent of the cardholder, that the person is the authorized holder of a Medicaid card or that the person is the holder of a Medicaid card that has not in fact been issued, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.