32.1-321.1 - Powers and duties of Department. - Virginia Statutes

§ 32.1-321.1. Powers and duties of Department.

The Department of Medical Assistance Services shall have the following powersand duties:

1. To investigate and refer for prosecution violations of applicable stateand federal laws and regulations pertaining to the application for andreceipt of services or benefits;

2. To investigate and refer for civil recovery any debts owed to the medicalassistance program or funds paid for services or benefits as a result ofviolations of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining tothe application for and receipt of services or benefits; and

3. To cooperate with the federal government, other state agencies and theState Attorney General's Office in the detection and deterrence of fraud byrecipients of medical assistance or their agents.

(1986, c. 551.)