As used in this article:
“Benefit” means the receipt of money, goods, services or anything of pecuniary value.
“False statement” or “false representation” means a statement or representation knowingly and wilfully made by a person knowing of the falsity of the statement or representation.
“Knowing” and “knowingly” means that a person is aware of the nature of his conduct and that such conduct is substantially certain to cause the intended result.
“Medicaid benefit” means a benefit paid or payable under the Medicaid program established under Section 43-13-101 et seq.
“Person” means an individual, corporation, unincorporated association, partnership or other form of business association.