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OIG Policy Statement Regarding Application of Certain Administrative Enforcement Authorities Due to Declaration of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak in the United States as a National Emergency

Guidance for stakeholders that OIG will exercise its enforcement discretion and not impose administrative sanctions under the Federal anti-kickback statute for certain remuneration related to COVID-19 covered by the blanket waivers of section 1877(g) of the Social Security Act issued by the Secretary on March 30, 2020, subject to certain conditions.

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Final

Issued by: Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Issue Date: April 03, 2020

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