Code of Massachusetts Regulations
957 CMR - CENTER FOR HEALTH INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS
Title 957 CMR 7.00 - Nursing Facilities Cost Reporting Requirements
Section 7.07 - Penalties

Universal Citation: 957 MA Code of Regs 957.7

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 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.

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