La. Admin. Code tit. 50 § VII-31707

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-31707 - Where to Submit Complaint

A. A complaint can be filed as follows:

1. it may be submitted in writing to the Health Standards Section at Box 3767, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3767; or

2. it may be made by calling Health Standards Section at 1-888-810-1819, or (225) 342-0082, and the FAX number (225) 342-5292;

3. in addition, it may be submitted to any local law enforcement agency.

B. DHH's Referral of Complaints for Investigation

1. Complaints involving clients of ICF/MRs received by DHH shall be referred to the Health Standards Section.

2. If it has been determined that complaints involving alleged violations of any criminal law concerning a facility are valid, the investigating office of DHH shall furnish copies of the complaints for further investigation to the Office of the Attorney General, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

La. Admin. Code tit. 50, § VII-31707

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Family Security, LR 13:578 (October 1987), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 25:696 (April 1999), repromulgated LR 31:2244 (September 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254, R.S. 40:2009.13, R.S. 40:2009.20, R.S. 14:4032, Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 CFR 483.405, 483.420, and 483.440.