HAR §17-1704-5
HAR §17-1704-5. Preliminary investigation
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 17-1704-5
(a) DHS
shall conduct a preliminary investigation of all
medicaid fraud complaints from whatever sources
received to determine whether there is sufficient basis
to warrant a full investigation.
(b) If the findings of the preliminary
investigation indicate there is potential for criminal
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prosecution of fraud, the cases shall be referred to
the medicaid fraud control unit. [Eff 08/01/94 ]
(Auth: HRS §346-14; 42 C.F.R. §§431.10, 455.14) (Imp:
42 C.F.R. §§455.13, 455.14)