Missouri § 198.171 - Civil restitution of Medicaid funds, when.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 198.171 — Civil restitution of Medicaid funds, when., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 198.171. Civil restitution of Medicaid funds, when.
The director of the fraud investigation division may seek civil restitution of any moneys dispensed under Medicaid for services provided to any resident or under section 208.030 which have been misappropriated, fraudulently obtained, or constitute overpayments. The authority of the director of the fraud investigation division under sections 198.139 to 198.186 to seek civil restitution does not diminish the authority of the department to seek restitution.
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(L. 1979 S.B. 328, et al. § 55)
Effective 7-1-79
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 198.171
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 198.171 cover?
Section 198.171 ("Civil restitution of Medicaid funds, 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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