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Explore the critical risks associated with birth registration fraud as highlighted by Steve Elkins, State Registrar, on April 30, 2010. Understand the potential situations that may arise at healthcare facilities regarding identity verification, informal adoptions, insurance fraud, and issues related to immunizations and medical records. Learn how improper registrations can affect state laws, paternity acknowledgments, citizenship, and even access to benefits. Gain insights into effective procedures for checking accuracy and reporting concerns to ensure compliance and protect your facility and patients.
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Birth Registration Fraud Risks Steve Elkins State Registrar April 30, 2010
A Series of Risky Situations that might occur at your facility
Admitted Under Another’s Name • Insurance Fraud • Informal Adoption • Problems for NBS, Immunization, local public health follow-up, insurance, medical records (not associated with right person)
Married/Not Married • Insurance Fraud • Medicaid Fraud • Subverting Minnesota Marriage Laws • Should You Ask for a Marriage Certificate?
Paternity • Multiple ROPs • ROP with not the biological father (insurance fraud, social stigma, informal adoption) • Refusal to complete ROP (MFAR, Child support)
Registration for Infant Not Born in Minnesota • US Citizenship • Multiple Registrations for benefits • “Informal” Adoption or Sale of Infant
Hospital Complimentary BC • If Accepted – Not accurate, not legal, easy to forge • If Rejected - “Upset” Parents or Registrant leading to delay • MR&C Commemoration – An accuracy check, labeled as not a legal birth certificate, customizable to facility
Reporting ProblemsAsking for Assistance • Facility Administration • Local Law Enforcement • State Vital Records Fraud Prevention Coordinator – Brenda Shinaul Brenda.Shinaul@state.mn.us 651-201-5959