20 CAR § 579-307
Facilities must not charge recipients, relatives, or recipient representatives for any item included in this part as an allowable cost item. No provider participating in this program can solicit contributions, donations, or gifts directly from Medicaid recipients or family members. See 42 U.S.C. § 1302a-7b(D), 42 U.S.C. § 1396(a)(g), 42 U.S.C. § 447.15, 42 U.S.C. § 1001, and 42 U.S.C. § 1003.102(b).