42 CFR § 431.214 - Notice in cases of probable fraud.

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title: "42 CFR § 431.214 - Notice in cases of probable fraud."
title_number: 42
title_name: "Public Health"
section_number: "431.214"
section_name: "Notice in cases of probable fraud."
chapter_name: "CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES"
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part_number: "431"
part_name: "STATE ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION"
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authority: "42 U.S.C. 1302."
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# 431.214 Notice in cases of probable fraud.

The agency may shorten the period of advance notice to 5 days before the date of action if—

(a) The agency has facts indicating that action should be taken because of probable fraud by the beneficiary; and

(b) The facts have been verified, if possible, through secondary sources.