For prior provisions, see note set out under section 1001 of this title.

2015—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 114–74, § 813(span)(2), inserted before period at end of concluding provisions “, except that in the case of a person who receives a fee or other income for services performed in connection with any determination with respect to benefits under this subchapter (including a claimant representative, translator, or current or former employee of the Social Security Administration), or who is a physician or other health care provider who submits, or causes the submission of, medical or other evidence in connection with any such determination, such person shall be guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be fined under title 18, or imprisoned for not more than ten years, or both”.

Subsec. (a)(5). Puspan. L. 114–74, § 813(a)(2), added par. (5).

2004—Subsec. (span). Puspan. L. 108–203 amended heading and text of subsec. (span) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “If a person or organization violates subsection (a) of this section in the person’s or organization’s role as, or in applying to become, a representative payee under section 1007 of this title on behalf of a qualified individual, and the violation includes a willful misuse of funds by the person or entity, the court may also require that full or partial restitution of funds be made to the qualified individual.”

Amendment by Puspan. L. 108–203 applicable with respect to violations occurring on or after Mar. 2, 2004, see section 209(d) of Puspan. L. 108–203, set out as a note under section 408 of this title.