Md. Code Regs. 09.32.07.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 09.32.07.08 - Processing of Application for Waiver of Overpayment

A. After an application for waiver of overpayment is received, the local office representative shall determine the cause of the overpayment and forward the application to the Department's recoveries section. The recoveries section shall make the initial recommendation to recover or waive the overpayment.

B. If the recommendation is to recover the overpayment and deny waiver, written notice shall be given to the claimant. The notice shall include a statement:

(1) Of the reasons for the proposed denial in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter, including a determination of fault and the claimant's ability to pay. If the waiver request is denied on the ground that the overpaid claimant was at fault, however, no further finding will be made.

(2) Advising the claimant of the right to provide additional information within 15 days to the Secretary for the Secretary's consideration.

C. Applications recommended for approval shall be forwarded to the Secretary.

D. The Secretary may grant a waiver of overpayment only within 1 year of the initial determination establishing the overpayment. The 1-year period shall be stayed pending the outcome of any appeal.

E. Following the grant or denial of a request for waiver of recovery of an overpayment, the Department shall promptly deliver to the claimant a written notice setting out the basis for grant or denial of the request and explaining the claimant's appeal rights.

F. Within 30 days of the delivery of a denial of a request for waiver of a recovery of overpayment, a claimant may appeal the denial in accordance with COMAR 09.32.11 or, if the claimant disagrees with the decision issued, in accordance with COMAR 09.32.06, as applicable.

Md. Code Regs. 09.32.07.08

Regulations .08 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 14, 1989 (16:7 Md. R. 809); emergency status expired July 14, 1989
Regulations .08 adopted permanently effective November 13, 1989 (16:22 Md. R. 2366); amended effective 49:26 Md. R. 1079, eff. 12/26/2022