MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
Employee Education Requirement
Maryland Medicaid·MD·General Provider
Effective date
Jan 1, 2007
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Maryland healthcare providers receiving $5+ million annually in Medicaid payments must establish written policies educating employees about the False Claims Act and fraud prevention procedures. This is a compliance requirement under the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.
Action Required
By March 31, 2007: Entities receiving $5+ million annually in Medicaid payments must establish written policies for all employees, contractors and agents detailing False Claims Act information and fraud prevention procedures. Include specific discussion in employee handbooks about False Claims Act, whistleblower protections, and fraud detection procedures. Failure to comply may result in suspension from the Medicaid Program.