As responsible stewards of the ALTCS dollars, it is all of our responsibility to make sure that the program dollars are being utilized correctly. It is also important that we are advocates, and give correct information and access to services to our clients utilizing the ALTCS program. Understanding and watching for Medicaid Fraud is an important part of our responsibility. The False Claim Act is a federal statute which prohibits the defrauding of federally funded programs. Under the False Claim Act severe civil penalties are given to anybody who commits Medicaid fraud. Any person who makes a false claim to