(a) The Director of the Office of Long-Term Care may deny Medicaid payment for new admissions to a long-term care facility issued a Class A or B violation until such time the director determines that such facility:

1. (1) Has corrected the violation; and
2. (2) Is in substantial compliance with all applicable rules.

(b) If a denial of payment is placed into effect, the director shall notify the administrator of the facility in writing by certified mail or other means which gives actual notice that denial of payment for new admissions shall continue until the director makes a determination that the facility:

1. (1) Has corrected the violation; and
2. (2) Is in substantial compliance with all applicable rules.

(c)

1. (1) The facility may request an immediate hearing by sending a written request to the Secretary of the Department of Human Services.
2. (2) The Department of Human Services shall provide a fair and impartial hearing officer within ten (10) days of receipt of such request.