(1) Program integrity means a system of reasonable and consistent oversight of the medicaid program.
(2) The medicaid agency conducts program integrity activities to detect and prevent potential fraud, waste, and abuse. These activities include identifying improper payments and recovering overpayments.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.021,
41.05.160, and C.F.R. Sections 438.608 through 438.610. WSR 20-02-100, § 182-502A-0101, filed 12/31/19, effective 1/31/20. Statutory Authority: RCW
41.05.021 and
41.05.160. WSR 15-01-129, § 182-502A-0101, filed 12/19/14, effective 1/19/15.]