Statutory Guidance
Applicable laws related to financial liability protections can be found in Title 18 (XVIII) of the Social Security Act:
- Limitation On Liability - §1879 (a) through(g)
- Refund Requirements - §§ 1834(a)(18); 1834(j)(4); 1842(l); & 1879(h)
- Statutory exclusions from Medicare benefits - §1862(a).
Laws related to the expedited determination process:
- §1869(b)(1)(F)
Laws related to QIO review of termination of services or discharges and reconsiderations can be found in Title 11 (XI) of the Social Security Act:
- §1154
- §1155
Use the link below to access these Titles of the Social Security Act.
Regulations related to limitation of liability can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations:
- 42 CFR 411.400, 411.402, 411.404, 411.406 and 411.408 (all 411 Subpart K).
Regulations related to expedited determinations and reconsiderations are found at:
- Non-hospital process:
42 CFR 405.1200 and 405.1202
- Hospital process:
42 CFR 405.1206 and 405.1208
- Reconsideration process:
42 CFR 405.1204
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