Nevada Revised Statutes 422.369 – Unlawful acts: Fraud by person authorized to provide care to holder of card; penalty
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A person authorized by the Division to furnish the types of medical and remedial care for which assistance may be provided under the Plan, or an agent or employee of the authorized person, who, with the intent to defraud, furnishes such care upon presentation of a Medicaid card which the person knows was obtained or retained in violation of any of the provisions of NRS 422.361 to 422.367, inclusive, or is forged, expired or revoked, 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.
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 422.369
- 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.