Chapter 323. Sanctions

§32301. Noncompliance

A. When ICF/MRs are not in compliance with the requirements set forth in the ICF/MR Standards for Payment, DHH may impose sanctions. Sanctions may involve:

1. withholding of vendor payments;

2. civil fines;

3. denial of payments for new admissions; or

4. nonfinancial measures such as termination of the ICF/MR's certification as a Title XIX provider.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Family Security, LR 13:578 (October 1987), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 25:701 (April 1999) repromulgated LR 31:2247 (September 2005).