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FAQs–Application of OIG's Administrative Enforcement Authorities to Arrangements Directly Connected to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency

This FAQ addresses the Federal anti-kickback statute and beneficiary inducements CMP implications of rewards and incentives offered to Federal health care program beneficiaries in connection with receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Issued by: Office of Inspector General (OIG)

Issue Date: May 24, 2021

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