1. (1) A participating agency has the right to withdraw from the Medicaid program after giving written notice to Medicaid of its intent at least thirty (30) days in advance.
2. (2) The state may terminate the home health agency's participation in the Medicaid program in cases involving fraud or willful or grossly negligent noncompliance.
3. (3) Medicaid must be notified in writing within thirty (30) days of the date of agency owner and/or name change. The existing contract will be terminated and a new contract must be signed if the agency desires to continue participation in the Medicaid program.

Statutory Authority: Title XIX, Social Security Act; 42 C.F.R. §434.6; State Plan.

History: Rule effective October 1, 1982.