Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 53632 - Notice of Defense
(a) The
plan shall file a response entitled, "Notice of Defense" which shall:
(1) Admit or deny, in whole or in part, each
numbered portion of the claim. Matters not denied are deemed admitted. Denials
may be based on a lack of information sufficient to identify the transaction or
prepare a defense.
(2) Introduce
new information in defense of the plan's position, if any.
(3) State the reasons for rejecting the
claim.
(b) The Notice of
Defense shall include copies of all supporting documents, if any.
(c) The Notice of Defense shall state any
limitation of liability asserted by the plan according to Section
53698.
(d) The Notice of Defense shall:
(1) Be signed by or on behalf of the plan and
shall contain the plan's address.
(2) Designate an individual and an address
for the service of any and all papers relating to proceedings conducted under
this article.
(3) State the name
and address of the plan's authorized representative, if
any.
(e) The plan, within
60 days after receiving service of a claim, shall:
(1) Serve a copy of the Notice of Defense on
the provider.
(2) File the Notice
of Defense and a copy of the proof of service with the
Department.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Sections 14312 and 14454, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14454, Welfare and Institutions Code.
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