Massachusetts § 131H - Violations by vendor; ineligibility period

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 131H — Violations by vendor; ineligibility period, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 131H. Violations by vendor; ineligibility period

Section 131H. Any vendor procuring a payment under the medical assistance program authorized by section one hundred and thirty-one E who violates any of the provisions of section one hundred and thirty-one F shall be ineligible to participate further in the program for a period of three years next subsequent to the date of said violation. However, a vendor shall not be considered in violation of section one hundred and thirty-one F upon submission of proof, to the satisfaction of the commissioner, that such violation was due solely to a clerical or administrative error.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 131H

What does Massachusetts General Laws § 131H cover?

Section 131H ("Violations by vendor; ineligibility period") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Massachusetts § 131H?

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