AG Ellison, Senator Ann Johnson Stewart, and Representative Matt Norris introduced the bipartisan Medical Assistance Protection (MAP) Act, H.F. 2354, a bill that will expand the Attorney General’s Office’s ability to investigate Medical Assistance fraud (known federally as Medicaid), give the office new tools to hold fraudsters accountable, and increase penalties for those found guilty of stealing money meant for low-income Minnesotans’ healthcare.

“Stealing money meant for the health care of poor families is illegal and immoral. My team and I already have a great track record of holding Medical Assistance fraudsters accountable, and we could do even more with a stronger set of state laws. Today, I’m asking the legislature to swiftly hold hearings on and pass the MAP Act, which will give my office the tools we need to see that more wrongdoers face justice. I’m grateful to Representative Matt Norris and Senator Ann Johnson Stewart for sponsoring the MAP Act, I am pleased the legislation already has bipartisan support, and I look forward to engaging lawmakers on this important issue. This is something we all agree on, so let’s get it done.” – AG Ellison