§489.41. Timing and methods of handling. — Inbound Citations

(a) In order to carry out the commitment to refund amounts incorrectly collected, CMS may determine that amounts offset in accordance with § 489.41 are to be paid directly to the beneficiary or other person from whom the provider received the incorrect collection, if:

(1) CMS finds that the provider has failed, following written request, to refund the amount of the incorrect collection to the beneficiary or other person; and

(2) The provider agreement has been terminated in accordance with the provisions of subpart E of this part.