Section 42-10-105 - Referral of Cases for Investigation

42-10-105. Referral of cases for investigation. (a) After review of a discrepancy or change in circumstances under W.S. 42-10-104, if the department finds that there is inadequate documentation or upon reasonable suspicion that there is fraud, misrepresentation, identity theft or another violation of law the department shall: (i) Refer the case to the fraud and recovery unit for investigation, recovery of improper payments and collection of civil penalties, if applicable and, if appropriate, referral to prosecuting authorities for criminal prosecution; (ii) Refer the information to other agencies, divisions or departments as appropriate for review of eligibility in public programs. (b) To the extent the department encounters an individual enrolled in Medicaid who the department has reason to believe is not eligible for Medicaid, the department shall inform the individual and the Wyoming Medicaid program of the reason the department does not believe the individual is eligible.