Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 51, June 17, 2024
Part 9505.2210 - ADMINISTRATIVE SANCTIONS FOR VENDORSSubpart 1.Authority to impose administrative sanction.The commissioner shall impose administrative sanctions or issue a warning letter if the department's investigation under part 9505.2200 determines the presence of fraud, theft, abuse, or error in connection with a program or if the vendor refuses to grant the department access to records as required under part 9505.2185.
Subp. 2.Nature of administrative sanction.The actions specified in items A to C are administrative sanctions that the commissioner may impose for the conduct specified in subpart 1.
A. For any vendor, the actions are: (1) suspending or terminating the vendor's participation;(2) suspending or terminating the participation of any person or corporation with whom the vendor has any ownership or control interest;(3) requiring attendance at education sessions provided by the department;(4) requiring prior authorization of services; and(5) lockout of the vendor's participation in a program.B. For a provider, the actions in item A, and in addition:(1) requiring a provider agreement of limited duration;(2) requiring a provider agreement which stipulates specific conditions of participation; and(3) review of the provider's claims before payment.Subp. 3. [Repealed, 33 SR 127]15 SR 2563; 19 SR 1898; 33 SR 127Statutory Authority: MS s 256B.04; 256D.03