10A NCAC 22F .0604. WITHHOLDING OF MEDICAID PAYMENTS

(a)  The Medicaid Agency shall withhold Medicaid payments in accordance with the provisions of 42 CFR 455.23 which is hereby incorporated by reference including subsequent amendments and editions.  A copy of 42 CFR 455.23 is available for inspection and may be obtained from the Division of Medical Assistance at a cost of twenty cents ($.20) a page.

(b)  The Medicaid Agency shall withhold Medicaid payments in whole or in part to ensure recovery of overpayments, or to implement the penalty provision of the Patient's Bill of Rights.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 108A‑25(b); 42 C.F.R. Part 431; 42 C.F.R. Part 455;

Eff. May 1, 1984;

Amended Eff. December 1, 1995.