N.Y. Social Services Law § 366-b: Penalties for fraudulent practices

§ 366-b. Penalties for fraudulent practices. 1. Any person who

knowingly makes a false statement or representation, or who by

deliberate concealment of any material fact, or by impersonation or

other fraudulent device, obtains or attempts to obtain or aids or abets

any person to obtain medical assistance to which he is not entitled,

shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor, unless such act constitutes a

violation of a provision of the penal law of the state of New York, in

which case he shall be punished in accordance with the penalties fixed

by such law.

2. Any person who, with intent to defraud, presents for allowance or

payment any false or fraudulent claim for furnishing services or

merchandise, or knowingly submits false information for the purpose of

obtaining greater compensation than that to which he is legally entitled

for furnishing services or merchandise, or knowingly submits false

information for the purpose of obtaining authorization for furnishing

services or merchandise under this title, shall be guilty of a class A

misdemeanor, unless such act constitutes a violation of a provision of

the penal law of the state of New York, in which case he shall be

punished in accordance with the penalties fixed by such law.