(a) Request for reconsideration. A provider may request that the Department reconsider a decision to recover excess payments. Such request must be mailed to the Department by certified mail, return receipt requested within twenty days of the date the facility receives notice pursuant to Section 12. The request must state with specificity the reasons for the request. Failure to provide such a statement shall result in the dismissal of the request with prejudice.
(b) Reconsideration. The Department shall review the decision and send written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the provider of its final decision within forty-five days after receipt of the request for reconsideration or the receipt of any additional information requested pursuant to (c), whichever is later.
(c) Request for additional information. The Department may request additional information from the provider as part of the reconsideration process. Such a request shall be made in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested. The provider must provide the requested information within thirty days after the date of the request. Failure to provide the requested information shall result in the dismissal of the request with prejudice.
(d) Reconsideration shall be limited to whether the Department has complied with the provisions of this Chapter.
(e) Informal resolution. The provider or the Department may request an informal meeting before the final decision on reconsideration to determine whether the matter may be resolved. The substance of the discussions and/or settlement offers made pursuant to an attempt at informal resolution shall not be admissible as part a subsequent administrative hearing or judicial proceeding.
(f) Administrative hearing. A provider may request an administrative hearing regarding the final decision pursuant to Chapter I of these rules by mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested or personally delivering a request for hearing to the Department within twenty days of the date the provider receives notice of the final decision.
(g) Failure to request reconsideration. A provider which fails to request reconsideration pursuant to this section may not subsequently request an administrative hearing regarding the recovery of excess payments pursuant to Chapter I.
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