Section 52.44. Reporting requirements for ownership change

(a) A provider assuming ownership shall report a change in ownership or control interest of 5% or more in writing to the Department at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the change.

(b) If the provider is unable to report an ownership or controlling interest change at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the change because of an emergency, then the provider shall report the change as soon as possible, but no later than 2 business days after the effective date of the change. The provider shall also inform the Department as to why the provider was unable to report the change 30 days prior to the change’s occurrence.

(c) The provider assuming ownership shall report the following:

(1) Effective date of sale or controlling interest change.

(2) A copy of the sales agreement or other document effectuating the change.

(d) If a provider fails to notify the Department as specified in subsections (a)—(c), the provider shall forfeit payments for each day after the notice was due to the Department.