N.M. Admin. Code § 8.351.2.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 8.351.2.14 - NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

A.Content of provider notice: With the exception of a referral based on a credible allegation of fraud, as that term is defined in federal statute or regulation or both, when MAD seeks overpayment recovery, or to impose sanctions or remedies, written notice is sent to the provider or other entity. The notice sent to a non-nursing facility provider or other entity contains the following information:

(1) nature of the violation or misconduct;

(2) dollar value, if applicable, the method, criteria or both used for determining the overpayment, intended sanction, or amount of civil monetary penalty to be imposed;

(3) provider's right to a HSD provider administrative hearing, the right to be represented by counsel at the hearing proceeding, and the process necessary to request a HSD provider administrative hearing.

(4) statement notifying the provider that if he or she does not request a HSD provider administrative hearing, the action proposed by MAD will be deemed final for purposes of collection of overpayment and imposition of sanctions; and

(5) a statement that provider has 30 calendar days from the date of the notice to request a HSD provider administrative hearing.

B.Notice requirements for credible allegations of fraud:

(1) The notice for contains the following information; see 42 CFR Section 455.23(b):

(a) a statement that payments are being withheld on a temporary basis and delineate which types or type of MAD claim to which the termination applies, when appropriate;

(b) a statement informing the provider of his or her right to submit written information for MAD's consideration regarding release of payments, in whole or in part, for a good cause exception; and

(c) the information listing the conditions or circumstances under which the withholding is terminated.

(2) Time limits for withholding for fraud or misrepresentation: If payments are to be withheld in instances of credible allegations of fraud, the notice is sent to the provider within five calendar days of taking such action.

(3) The provider is not afforded any HSD administrative hearing for temporary payment suspension based on refunds or denial of a partial or in whole good cause exception for a credible allegation of fraud.

C.Notice to other organizations: When a MAD provider or other entity is sanctioned, MAD notifies the applicable professional society, board of certification, licensing or registration, and state or federal agencies of the sanctions imposed and rationale for imposition of sanctions. If MAD learns that a provider or other entity is convicted of a MAD-related offense, MAD also notifies the federal secretary of DHHS of the conviction.

D.Notice to a MAP eligible recipient: When MAD terminates or suspends a provider from participation, it notifies each MAP eligible recipient for whom the provider has submitted claims for services after the date of the alleged fraud or misconduct.

E.Notice deadlines for a NF or ICF-IID provider: The notice period begins on the date of the MAD notice. In no event will the effective date of the action be later than 20 calendar days after MAD sends the notice.

(1) The notice informing the NF or ICF-IID provider of MAD's intent to impose remedies is given at least two calendar days before the effective date of the action in instances where there is immediate jeopardy to a NF or ICF-IID MAP eligible resident.

(2) The notice informs the NF or ICF-IID provider of MAD's intent to impose remedies is given at least 15 calendar days before the effective date of the remedies in instances where immediate jeopardy to a NF or ICF-IID MAP eligible resident is not involved.

F.Exceptions to the notice requirements: Notice is not sent and a HSD provider administrative hearing is not available if the basis for the provider sanction is the non-nursing facility provider's failure to meet standards for licensing, certification, or registration required by federal or state laws and rules for MAD participation Additional notice is not required if MAD has notified the provider in writing of the failure to meet standards and has given the provider 30 calendar days notice to correct or produce necessary documentation curing the failure and the provider fails to respond.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.351.2.14

8.351.2.14 NMAC - Rp, 8.351.2.14 NMAC, 1-1-14