Penalty Amount
$36,500,000
Minnesota AG Ellison and a coalition of 37 AGs and the federal government reached a $36.5 million settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc. for allegedly submitting false Medicaid claims related to insulin pens from 2010-2020. CVS overbilled government healthcare programs by requesting reimbursement for ineligible refills and under-reporting days of supply.
CVS will pay $36.5 million nationally, including over $850,000 to Minnesota, with more than $400,000 in restitution to Minnesota's Medicaid program.
In-house legal teams should review contracts with government healthcare programs, pharmacy benefit managers, and any vendor agreements related to billing and dispensing. They should ensure clauses require accurate billing, compliance with the False Claims Act, and proper record-keeping. Also, review auto-refill system contracts to prevent premature refills and ensure days of supply are accurately reported.
Entity
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Industry
Retail"settlement with CVS Pharmacy, Inc."
"The $36.5 million national settlement"
"in violation of the False Claims Act"
"CVS deliberately overbilled government healthcare programs"
"CVS will pay over $850,000 for its conduct in Minnesota, including more than $400,000 in direct restitution to Minnesota’s Medical Assistance Program"
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$7.1M
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