MEDICAID-W/HOLD PROVIDR PAYMNT

Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services may withhold payments, in whole or in part, to a Medical Assistance provider or alternate payee upon receipt of reliable evidence that the circumstances giving rise to the need for a withholding of payments may involve fraud or willful misrepresentation under the Illinois Medical Assistance program. Sets forth procedures for such withholding of payments. Effective immediately.