42 C.F.R. § 405.374 Opportunity for rebuttal.
Title 42 - Public Health
(a) General rule. If prior notice of the suspension of payment, offset, or recoupment is given under §405.372 or §405.373, the intermediary or carrier must give the provider or supplier an opportunity, before the suspension, offset, or recoupment takes effect, to submit any statement (to include any pertinent information) as to why it should not be put into effect on the date specified in the notice. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the provider or supplier has at least 15 days following the date of notification to submit the statement. (b) Exception. The intermediary or carrier may for cause— (1) Impose a shorter period for rebuttal; or (2) Extend the time within which the statement must be submitted. [61 FR 63747, Dec. 2, 1996]
Title 42: Public Health
PART 405—FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED
Subpart C—Suspension of Payment, Recovery of Overpayments, and Repayment of Scholarships and Loans
Suspension and Recoupment of Payment to Providers and Suppliers and Collection and Compromise of Overpayments
§ 405.374 Opportunity for rebuttal.
