TRENTON – The wave of arrests in Lakewood in alleged welfare fraud schemes has prompted state officials to establish an amnesty program that will let Medicaid cheaters avoid prosecution if they come forward.
But participants will be required to repay Medicaid for the benefits they received while ineligible, and pay an additional civil penalty based on the amount of improperly received benefits. Participants also must voluntarily withdraw from Medicaid for a one-year period.
Source: Lakewood fraud arrests spur amnesty program for Medicaid cheats / app.com