Section 17. Restitution

A. A MAP eligible recipient must return overpayments or medical payments received from liable third parties to the applicable medical service provider or to MAD. If payments are not returned or received, recoupment proceedings against the eligible recipient will be initiated. B. The restitution bureau of HCA is responsible for the tracking and collection of overpayments made to MAP eligible recipients, vendors, and MAD providers. See Section OIG-940, RESTITUTIONS. The MAD third party liability unit is responsible for monitoring and collecting payments received from liable third parties. See 8.302.3 NMAC.