PDFWAC 388-835-0740
How must DSHS respond to a provider's proposed preliminary settlement?
(1) DSHS has one hundred twenty days after receiving a proposed preliminary settlement to review it for accuracy and either accept or reject it.
(2) If accepted, the proposed preliminary settlement becomes the preliminary settlement report.
(3) If rejected, DSHS must issue a preliminary settlement report by cost center that fully substantiates disallowed costs, refunds, or underpayments due and adjustments to the proposed preliminary settlement.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.20.140. WSR 01-10-013, ยง 388-835-0740, filed 4/20/01, effective 5/21/01.]