Nev. Rev. Stat. § 422.368

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 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:

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.

NRS 422.368

Added to NRS by 1993, 142; A 1995, 1273
Added to NRS by 1993, 142; A 1995, 1273