South Carolina § 44-6-470 - Fines; use of funds collected.
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§ 44-6-470. Fines; use of funds collected.
Any use of funds collected by the department as a result of the imposition of civil monetary penalties or other enforcement actions must be for a purpose related to the protection of the health and property of residents of nursing homes that participate in the Medicaid program. These funds may be used for the cost of relocating residents to other nursing homes, if necessary, and also may be used to reimburse residents for personal funds lost as a result of violations of the requirements for participation in the Medicaid program by the nursing home. In addition, these funds may be used for other costs directly associated with enforcement or corrective measures at facilities found to be out of compliance with the requirements for participation in the Medicaid program or for any other purpose that enhances or improves the health and quality of life for residents. These requirements for the use of funds collected also apply to funds received by the department that are collected as the result of enforcement actions directed by federal authorities.
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 449, SECTION 4; 1993 Act No. 181, SECTION 1066; 1998 Act No. 419, Part II, SECTION 45C.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 44-6-470 ("Fines; use of funds collected.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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