Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 73 - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
Rule 481-73.2 - Investigative Authority
Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-73.2
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 10A.402(5), the unit is responsible for conducting investigations involving the state medical assistance program. These investigations include, but are not limited to, allegations involving:
a. Fraud within
the administration of the Iowa Medicaid program.
b. Fraud in the provision of medical
assistance or activities of Medicaid providers.
c. Incidents of abuse or neglect.
d. Any aspect of the provision of health care
services and activities of Medicaid providers upon the approval of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector
General.
(2) Pursuant to Iowa Code section 10A.403, investigators assigned to the unit shall have the powers and authority of peace officers when acting within the scope of their responsibilities to conduct investigations as specified in Iowa Code section 10A.402(5).
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