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The Health Insurance Bill
Texas bill aims to crack down on health insurance fraud
Relating to health care and insurance fraud; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a civil penalty.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would let the state fine and sue insurers or providers who cheat on health plans, especially when they hurt seniors, disabled or kids.
Our take
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Texans could see fewer bogus medical bills and more money returned if fraudsters are punished, but the bill must still pass and get funding to work.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill creates a new criminal offense for health care fraud.
- It lets the inspector general assess civil penalties up to $15,000 per violation.
- Penalties are higher when the fraud harms seniors, disabled people, or minors.
- It requires coordination with insurance regulators and allows investigations of fraud.
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