Md. Code Regs. 10.09.44.20

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.09.44.20 - Third-Party Liability

A. The PACE provider shall identify and collect money owing from responsible third parties liable for the cost of health care services furnished by the PACE provider to its participants.

B. Upon request from the Department, the PACE provider shall convey any information regarding third-party liability to the Department and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

C. If both the Department and the PACE provider have a right of subrogation, the Department and the PACE provider shall coordinate settlement negotiation, ensuring that the funds available are prorated to allow sufficient compensation to settle each party's claim amount.

D. For insurance coverage identified by the PACE provider with a retroactive effective date, the PACE provider shall ensure that procedures are in place for the collection of funds from either the provider or the insurance carrier for claims paid by the PACE provider during the coverage period, for up to 2 years from the date of health care services provided to the participant.

Md. Code Regs. 10.09.44.20

Regulations .20 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 1, 2002 (29:25 Md. R. 1979); adopted permanently effective April 28, 2003 (30:8 Md. R. 540)