958 Mass. Reg. 9.05

Current through Register 1527, August 2, 2024
Section 9.05 - Special Provisions
(1)Transfer of Ownership. All liabilities to the Commission by an Acute Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center or Surcharge Payor shall, in the case of a transfer of ownership, be assumed by the successor.
(2)Severability. The provisions of 958 CMR 9.00 are severable. If any provision or the application of any provision to any Acute Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center or Surcharge Payor is held to be invalid or unconstitutional, any such invalidity shall not be construed to affect the validity or constitutionality of any remaining provisions of 958 CMR 9.00 or the application of such provisions to any Acute Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center or Surcharge Payor in circumstances other than those held invalid.
(3)Administrative Bulletins. The Commission may issue administrative bulletins to clarify policies and understanding of substantive provisions of 958 CMR 9.00 and specify information and documentation necessary to implement 958 CMR 9.00.
(4)Debt Collection. If an Acute Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center or Surcharge Payor has maintained an outstanding liability to the Commission for a period longer than 120 days, the Commission will pursue all legal remedies available to it, including those available under M.G.L. c. 7A, § 3.

958 CMR 9.05

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1319, eff. 8/12/2016.