Virginia Code 32.1-321.1: Powers and duties of Department.
The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall have the following powers and duties:
Terms Used In Virginia Code 32.1-321.1
- Department: means the State Department of Health. See Virginia Code 32.1-3
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the United States Virgin Islands. See Virginia Code 1-245
1. To investigate and refer for prosecution violations of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the application for and receipt of services or benefits;
2. To investigate and refer for civil recovery any debts owed to the medical assistance program or funds paid for services or benefits as a result of violations of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the application for and receipt of services or benefits; and
3. To cooperate with the federal government, other state agencies and the State Attorney General’s Office in the detection and deterrence of fraud by recipients of medical assistance or their agents.
1986, c. 551.