How long will I be excluded?

For certain criminal convictions, known as “mandatory exclusions”, OIG is required to exclude an individual for at least 5 years. 

Mandatory exclusions include:

• Conviction related to the delivery or an item or service under Medicare or Medicaid
• Convictions related to patient abuse or neglect in connect with the delivery of a health care service or item
• Felony conviction relating to fraud, theft, embezzlement, breach of fiduciary responsibility, or other misconduct in connection with the delivery of health care items or services 
• Felony conviction relating to controlled substances