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determine the applicant's or recipient's eligibility for public welfare benefits. The decision of the department shall be provided to the applicant or recipient in writing;

(vi) A written decision of the department under this section shall constitute a final decision of the department subject to judicial review as provided in W.S. 16-3-114.

42-10-105. Referral of cases for investigation.

(a) After review of a discrepancy or change in circumstances under W.S. 42-10-104, if the department finds that there is inadequate documentation or upon reasonable suspicion that there is fraud, misrepresentation, identity theft or another violation of law the department shall:

(i) Refer the case to the fraud and recovery unit for investigation, recovery of improper payments and collection of civil penalties, if applicable and, if appropriate, referral to prosecuting authorities for criminal prosecution;

(ii) Refer the information to other agencies, divisions or departments as appropriate for review of eligibility in public programs.

(b) To the extent the department encounters an individual enrolled in Medicaid who the department has reason to believe is not eligible for Medicaid, the department shall inform the individual and the Wyoming Medicaid program of the reason the department does not believe the individual is eligible.

42-10-106. Report.

Not later than November 30 of 2017, 2018 and 2020 the department shall report to the governor and the joint labor, health and social services interim committee on the effectiveness of the eligibility verification system and the number of cases referred under W.S. 42-10-105 including information on the outcome of the cases, if available, and on the cost to the department of the system.

42-10-107. Rulemaking authority.

The department shall promulgate rules necessary to implement this chapter.