SEC. 217. CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR FRAUDULENT DISPOSITION OF ASSETS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN
MEDICAID BENEFITS.
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Section 1128B(a) (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7b(a)) is amended--
(1) by striking ``or'' at the end of paragraph (4);
(2) by adding ``or'' at the end of paragraph (5); and
(3) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following new
paragraph:
``(6) knowingly and willfully disposes of assets (including
by any transfer in trust) in order for an individual to become
eligible for medical assistance under a State plan under title
XIX, if disposing of the assets results in the imposition of a
period of ineligibility for such assistance under section
1917(c),''.
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