Protecting Taxpayers from Fraudulent Providers Act of 2026
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude providers convicted of certain fraud-related criminal offenses from participation in Federal health care programs on a permanent basis.
This bill, HB8865, proposes to change the rules around who can provide health care services under federal programs, like Medicare and Medicaid. It specifically aims to keep providers who have been convicted of certain fraud-related crimes from participating in these programs permanently.
If passed, this law would affect health care providers who have been convicted of serious fraud-related crimes. It would stop them from being able to offer services through federal health care programs. This could potentially impact their ability to earn a living, depending on their specific circumstances.
As of May 15, 2026, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to two committees: the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and the Committee on Ways and Means. The committees will now review and consider the bill's provisions.
