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Mandatory Exclusion of Fraudulent Providers from Federal Health Care Programs.

This bill tightens rules against fraud in the health care system. It requires the government to immediately exclude individuals and entities convicted of financial crimes or fraud related to health services from federal programs like Medicare and Medicaid. This aims to protect taxpayer funds and ensure the integrity of health care delivery, increasing the system's financial security.
Key points
Individuals and companies convicted of financial misconduct or theft in health programs must be mandatorily removed from federal health care programs.
The new rules also cover financial fraud committed in other government programs (not just health care) if related to embezzlement or financial misconduct.
The changes are designed to increase the financial security of health programs and improve service quality for citizens by eliminating dishonest providers.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6108
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary to exclude certain individuals and entities who commit fraud from participation in any Federal health care program.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6108.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Individuals and companies convicted of financial misconduct or theft in health programs must be mandatorily removed from federal health care programs.
  • The new rules also cover financial fraud committed in other government programs (not just health care) if related to embezzlement or financial misconduct.
  • The changes are designed to increase the financial security of health programs and improve service quality for citizens by eliminating dishonest providers.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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