OAR 411-070-0015: Denial, Termination or Non-Renewal of Provider Agreement

(1) Failure to Comply. The Department reserves the right to deny, terminate or not renew contracts with providers who fail to comply with OAR 411-070-0000 through 411-070-0470 relating to nursing facility services. (2) Notice. The Department will give the provider 30 day's written notice, by Certified Mail, before the effective date of the denial, termination or non-renewal. The notice will include the basis of the Department decision, advise the provider of the right to an informal conference to give the opportunity to refute the Department findings in writing. (3) Information Conference: (a) A request for an informal conference must be received by the Department prior to the effective date of the denial, termination or non-renewal; (b) A written notice of the Department’s decision reached in an informal conference will be sent to the provider by Certified Mail. This notice will also advise the provider of his or her right to a hearing, if requested within 30 days of mailing the notice. (4) Hearing. When a hearing is requested, it will be conducted in accordance with OAR chapter 461, division 025.