H.R. 10632
Medicaid Whistleblower Protection Act
Summary:
• The "Medicaid Whistleblower Protection Act" amends the Social Security Act to require states to have laws protecting Medicaid whistleblowers from adverse employment actions (discharge, demotion, suspension, harassment, etc.) beginning January 1, 2028
• Protected disclosures include reporting violations of law, fraud/waste/abuse of federal or state funds, gross mismanagement, abuse of authority, or substantial dangers to public health or safety to covered entities such as supervisors, state/federal agencies, HHS, or Congress
• States must establish both administrative and judicial review processes for whistleblower complaints, with remedies including reinstatement, double back pay with interest, compensation for special damages including attorneys' fees, and punitive damages for malicious actions
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• Protected disclosures include reporting violations of law, fraud/waste/abuse of federal or state funds, gross mismanagement, abuse of authority, or substantial dangers to public health or safety to covered entities such as supervisors, state/federal agencies, HHS, or Congress
• States must establish both administrative and judicial review processes for whistleblower complaints, with remedies including reinstatement, double back pay with interest, compensation for special damages including attorneys' fees, and punitive damages for malicious actions
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