45 C.F.R. § 30.9 Subdivision of claims.
Title 45 - Public Welfare
Debts may not be subdivided to avoid the monetary ceilings imposed by 31 U.S.C. 3711(a) (2) and (3) on the Secretary's authority to compromise, suspend or terminate collection of debts. A debtor's liability arising from a particular incident or transaction will be considered a single debt in determining whether the claim exceeds $20,000 for purposes of compromising, suspending or terminating collection efforts.
Title 45: Public Welfare
PART 30—CLAIMS COLLECTION
Subpart A—General
§ 30.9 Subdivision of claims.