# 20 C.F.R. § 429.109 (2026): Are there any penalties for filing false claims?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_109

## Section

- **Citation:** 20 C.F.R. § 429.109 (2026)
- **Heading:** Are there any penalties for filing false claims?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 20 CFR: Employees' Benefits / Chapter III: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION / Part 429: ADMINISTRATIVE CLAIMS UNDER THE FEDERAL TORT CLAIMS ACT AND RELATED STATUTES / Subpart A: Claims Against the Government Under the Federal Tort Claims Act / § 429.109: § 429.109   Are there any penalties for filing false claims?

## Text

A person who files a false claim or makes a false or fraudulent statement in a claim against the United States may be imprisoned for not more than 5 years. (18 U.S.C. 287, 1001). In addition, that person may be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $5,000 and not more than $10,000 and damages of triple the loss or damage sustained by the United States, as well as the costs of a civil action brought to recover any penalty or damages. (31 U.S.C. 3729).

## Nearby sections

- [20 C.F.R. § 429.101 (2026) § 429.101   What is this subpart about?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_101.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.102 (2026) § 429.102   How do I file a claim under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_102.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.103 (2026) § 429.103   Who may file my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_103.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.104 (2026) § 429.104   What evidence do I need to submit with my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_104.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.105 (2026) § 429.105   What happens when you receive my claim?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_105.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.106 (2026) § 429.106   What happens if my claim is denied?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_106.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.107 (2026) § 429.107   If my claim is approved, how do I obtain payment?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_107.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.108 (2026) § 429.108   What happens if I accept an award, compromise, or settlement under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_108.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.109 (2026) § 429.109   Are there any penalties for filing false claims?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_109.md)
- [20 C.F.R. § 429.110 (2026) § 429.110   Are there any limitations on SSA's authority under this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T20_P429_S429_110.md)

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