Missouri § 198.145 - Kickbacks, bribes and rebates prohibited, when.
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§ 198.145. Kickbacks, bribes and rebates prohibited, when.
A person shall not purposely solicit or receive any payment, including, without limitation, any kickback, bribe or rebate, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, from any vendor or health care provider:
(1) In return for referring an individual to a person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part under Medicaid; or
(2) In return for purchasing, leasing, ordering or arranging for or recommending purchasing, leasing or ordering any good, facility, service or item for which payment may be made in whole or in part under Medicaid.
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(L. 1979 S.B. 328, et al. § 47)
Effective 7-1-79
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 198.145 cover?
Section 198.145 ("Kickbacks, bribes and rebates prohibited, when.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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