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About the Fraud and Abuse SectionAbout the Fraud and Abuse SectionReporting Fraud What is Immunity? Who's Who in Fraud and Abuse Educating the Public Fraud and Abuse Annual Reports Fraud and Abuse Brochure Coverage Verification The Fraud and Abuse Section was created in 1993 to combat fraudulent activities by claimants and abusive practices by respondents. The Fraud and Abuse Section is responsible for the investigation of alleged violations of the Workers Compensation Act. Most of the Fraud and Abuse violations are found under K.S.A. 44-532, K.S.A. 44-5,120, and K.S.A. 44-5,125. If a violation of the Act is discovered, the section is willing to pursue administrative remedies. In certain cases, the section may ask a county or district attorney to file criminal charges. Per Kansas Law, an Assistant Attorney General is assigned to direct and assist in the investigation and prosecution of alleged fraudulent or abusive acts or practices. Reports of fraud come into the Fraud and Abuse Unit from many sources: Kansas Insurance Department Reporting FraudIf you believe or have knowledge that a violation of the Workers Compensation Act has occurred or is occurring, you may notify the Division of Workers Compensation, Fraud and Abuse Investigation Section by using the online reporting option, downloading a printable form or using the address or phone number below.
Online Fraud Reporting Or contact us at: Kansas Workers Compensation What is Immunity?Any person who refers a possibly fraudulent or abusive practice to any state or governmental investigative agency, shall be immune from civil or criminal liability arising from the supply or release of such referral as long as such referral is made in good faith with the belief that a fraudulent or abusive practice has, is or will occur and said referral is not made by the person or persons who are in violation of the workers compensation act, to avoid criminal prosecution or administrative hearings. Who's Who in Fraud and Abuse Assistant Attorney General: Investigators: You can reach the Assistant Attorney General or any of the investigators at: Kansas Division of Workers Compensation Or you can reach them by phone at (785) 296-6392
or toll free, For assistance, e-mail wcfraud@dol.ks.gov or contact us at: Kansas Department of Labor The Commissioner of Insurance is also authorized to investigate suspected fraud or abuse by any persons or entities that are licensed or regulated by the Kansas Insurance Department. These would include agents and insurance companies. You may contact them by visiting their Web site at: www.ksinsurance.org Educating the PublicThe Kansas Insurance Department's Fraud Unit is also available to make presentations to groups about fraud and related issues. Please contact the Department's Government and Public Affairs Division at (785) 296-3918 to schedule a speaker, or e-mail antifraud@ksinsurance.org. If you are an employee or an employer and are not sure if a violation has occurred, please feel free to contact the Workers Compensation Ombudsman Section. Go to Ombusdman Section Fraud and Abuse Annual Reports
These are excerpted from the Kansas Division of Workers Compensation Annual Reports for the same years. Fraud and Abuse BrochureDownload our Brochure K-WC 706 [Rev. 03-06] |
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