Current through Register 1536, December 6, 2024
(1) The Center may impose a fine of up to $500 on Providers that knowingly fail to file or that knowingly file falsified data.(2) If a Provider has without justifiable cause refused to furnish the Center with information as required by 957 CMR 7.00, the Center may petition the Superior Court to issue an order directing all Governmental Units to withhold payment to the Provider until further order of the Court.(3) The Center may refer delinquent Providers to EOHHS, with recommendations that EOHHS impose penalties, including: (a) Reduction in delinquent Providers' rates;(b) Removal of delinquent Providers from the list of eligible Providers; and(c) Any other penalty authorized by M.G.L. c. 118E or applicable regulations.(4) The Center may refer delinquent Providers or Providers that knowingly file falsified information to the appropriate licensing authority, which may seek suspension or revocation of the Providers' license.Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1264, eff. 7/4/2014.