SB 1038 - Medicaid Fraud Prevention

SB 1038 strengthens Texas’ fight against Medicaid fraud by modernizing administrative enforcement. It expands the definition of fraud, enhances penalties, and aligns administrative tools with existing civil and criminal laws. The bill improves taxpayer protection by incentivizing whistleblowers, increasing recovery of misused funds, and deterring fraud through substantial penalties. This bill helps ensure that limited taxpayer dollars are spent on genuine care rather than wasted on abuse and fraud.