Alaska False Claims Act

Does Alaska Have a False Claims Act?

No, Alaska used to have a False Claims Act known as the Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act, but it was repealed in 2019.

The Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act, commonly known as the Alaska False Claims Act, was a state law that allows private individuals to file lawsuits on behalf of the state against individuals or entities that have defrauded the state government.

The Act covered false claims made to the Alaska Medicaid program, as well as other state-funded programs. It also covered false claims made to any contractor or grantee that receives state funds.

Why Was the Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act Repealed?

The Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act was repealed in 2019.

This act was originally passed in 2010 and was designed to combat fraud and abuse in the Alaska Medical Assistance Program.

The act provided protections for whistleblowers who reported fraudulent activity and established penalties for those who engaged in such activity.

However, the act was repealed in 2019 as part of an effort to streamline regulations and reduce administrative burdens on healthcare providers.

Are Alaskan Whistleblowers Protected?

While the specific Alaskan act is no longer in effect, Alaskans are still subject to federal False Claims Act laws and regulations.

What Did the Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act Say?

A full text of the Alaska Medical Assistance False Claim and Reporting Act can be found at the Alaska State Legislature Website.