Illinois Statutes Chapter 305. Public Aid § 5/8A-3. Vendor Fraud and Kickbacks

(1) in return for referring an individual to a person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part under this Code; or

(2) in return for purchasing, leasing, ordering, or arranging for or recommending purchasing, leasing, or ordering any good, facility, service or item for which payment may be made in whole or in part under this Code.

(1) to refer an individual to a person for the furnishing or arranging for the furnishing of any item or service for which payment may be made in whole or in part under this Code; or

(2) to purchase, lease, order, or arrange for or recommend purchasing, leasing, or ordering any good, facility, service, or item for which payment may be made in whole or in part under this Code.

(1) a discount or other reduction in price obtained by a provider of services or other entity under this Code if the reduction in price is properly disclosed and appropriately reflected in the costs claimed or charges made by the provider or entity under this Code;

(2) any amount paid by an employer to an employee who has a bona fide employment relationship with such employer for employment in the provision of covered items or services; or

(3) any amount paid to or received by a physician for professional services rendered if a physician, pursuant to a bona fide contract with a health maintenance organization, as defined by the Health Maintenance Organization Act,  1 has referred a patient to another physician for rendering professional services not covered by the health maintenance organization.