Florida criminal charge
Dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program in Florida
Dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 812.0191. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 812.0191.
What is the penalty for dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the medicaid program in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property (value under $20,000) — The value of the property trafficked or endeavored to be trafficked is less than $20,000.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property (value under $20,000) — The value of the property trafficked or endeavored to be trafficked is less than $20,000.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property ($20,000 to under $100,000) — The value of the property trafficked or endeavored to be trafficked is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property ($20,000 to under $100,000) — The value of the property trafficked or endeavored to be trafficked is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property ($100,000 or more) — The value of the property trafficked or endeavored to be trafficked is $100,000 or more.; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property ($100,000 or more) — The value of the property trafficked or endeavored to be trafficked is $100,000 or more.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Organizing or directing scheme to obtain and traffic Medicaid-paid property — The person knowingly initiates, organizes, plans, finances, directs, manages, or supervises the obtaining of Medicaid-paid property and traffics or endeavors to traffic in it.; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Organizing or directing scheme to obtain and traffic Medicaid-paid property — The person knowingly initiates, organizes, plans, finances, directs, manages, or supervises the obtaining of Medicaid-paid property and traffics or endeavors to traffic in it.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the medicaid program classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property (value under $20,000) | Felony of the Third Degree | The value of the property trafficked or endeavored to be trafficked is less than $20,000. | Fla. Stat. § 812.0191(2)(a) |
| Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property ($20,000 to under $100,000) | Felony of the Second Degree | The value of the property trafficked or endeavored to be trafficked is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000. | Fla. Stat. § 812.0191(2)(b) |
| Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property ($100,000 or more) | Felony of the First Degree | The value of the property trafficked or endeavored to be trafficked is $100,000 or more. | Fla. Stat. § 812.0191(2)(c) |
| Organizing or directing scheme to obtain and traffic Medicaid-paid property | Felony of the First Degree | The person knowingly initiates, organizes, plans, finances, directs, manages, or supervises the obtaining of Medicaid-paid property and traffics or endeavors to traffic in it. | Fla. Stat. § 812.0191(3) |
Common questions about dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the medicaid program in Florida
Is dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 812.0191.
Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property (value under $20,000): Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.0191(2)(a)) · Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property ($20,000 to under $100,000): Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.0191(2)(b)) · Trafficking in Medicaid-paid property ($100,000 or more): Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.0191(2)(c)) · Organizing or directing scheme to obtain and traffic Medicaid-paid property: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.0191(3))
What are the penalties for dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program in Florida?
Penalties for dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Third Degree up to a Felony of the First Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program?
Dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program is governed by Fla. Stat. § 812.0191 (Dealing in property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.