Missouri § 198.148 - Offering or making kickbacks, bribes or rebates prohibited, when.
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§ 198.148. Offering or making kickbacks, bribes or rebates prohibited, when.
A health care provider or vendor shall not purposely offer or make any payment, including without limitation, any kickback, bribe or rebate, directly or indirectly, overtly or covertly, in cash or in kind, to any person to induce the person:
(1) To refer 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) To purchase, lease, order or arrange for or recommend 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. § 48)
Effective 7-1-79
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 198.148
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 198.148 cover?
Section 198.148 ("Offering or making kickbacks, bribes or 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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