Virginia § 32.1-321.1 Powers and duties of Department

Virginia Statutes

§ 32.1-321.1 — Powers and duties of Department

Virginia § 32.1-321.1

Title 32.1HEALTH

Ch. 9REGULATION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

Art. 2REGULATION OF RECIPIENT ELIGIBILITY

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Va. Code Ann. § 32.1-321.1 (2026).

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The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall have the following powers and duties:

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.

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The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall have the following powers and duties:

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.