Minn. R. Part 5220.2740

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 51, June 17, 2024

Part 5220.2740 - FAILURE TO PAY OR DENY MEDICAL CHARGES; PENALTY

Subpart 1.Basis.

Under Minnesota Statutes, section 176.221, subdivision 6a, a penalty may be assessed where payment or denial of medical charges is not made in a timely manner as provided in part 5221.0600 and Minnesota Statutes, section 176.135.

Subp. 2.Amount.

Under Minnesota Statutes, section 176.221, subdivision 3a, a penalty of up to $2,000 shall be assessed as follows:

A. one to 15 days late, $500;

B. 16 to 30 days late, $1,000;

C. 31 to 60 days late, $1,500; and

D. over 60 days late, $2,000.

Subp. 3. [Repealed, 18 SR 2546]

Subp. 4.Payable to.

Penalties assessed under this part are payable to the commissioner for deposit in the assigned risk safety account.

Subp. 5.Interest.

Interest on the sums owed under Minnesota Statutes, section 176.221, subdivision 8, is payable to the health care provider.

Minn. R. Part 5220.2740

11 SR 1530; 18 SR 2546; 23 SR 1484; 35 SR 2015

Statutory Authority: MS s 14.388; 175.17; 175.171; 176.129; 176.138; 176.221; 176.225; 176.231; 176.238; 176.83; 176.84