Florida legal term
Property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Property paid for in whole or in part by the Medicaid program” means any devices, goods, services, drugs, or any other property furnished or intended to be furnished to a recipient of benefits under the Medicaid program.(b) “Value” means the amount billed to Medicaid for the property dispensed or the market value of the devices, goods, services, or drugs at the time and place of the offense. (Fla. Stat. § 812.0191)
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