Final notice of intent to impose a TEFRA lien.

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  • (1) The department may issue a final notice of intent to impose a TEFRA lien on real property if:
    • (a) a preliminary notice of intent relating to the property is served in accordance with Section 26-19-503;
    • (b) it is at least 30 days after the day on which the preliminary notice of intent was served; and
    • (c) the department has not received documentation or other evidence that adequately establishes that a TEFRA lien may not be imposed on the real property.
  • (2) The final notice of intent to impose a TEFRA lien on real property shall:
    • (a) be served in person, or by certified mail, on the individual described in Subsection 26-19-501(1), who owns the property, and, if the department is aware that the individual has a legally authorized representative, on the representative;
    • (b) indicate that the department has complied with the requirements for filing the final notice of intent under Subsection (1);
    • (c) include a statement indicating that, according to the department's records, the individual:
      • (i) meets the criteria described in Subsections 26-19-501(1)(a) and (b);
      • (ii) has been an inpatient in a care facility for a period of at least 180 days immediately preceding the day on which the department provides the notice to the individual; and
      • (iii) is legally presumed to be in a condition where it cannot reasonably be expected that the individual will be discharged from the care facility and return to the individual's home;
    • (d) indicate that the department intends to impose a TEFRA lien on real property belonging to the individual;
    • (e) describe the real property that the TEFRA lien will apply to;
    • (f) describe the current amount of, and purpose of, the TEFRA lien;
    • (g) indicate that the amount of the lien may continue to increase as the individual continues to receive medical assistance;
    • (h) describe the circumstances under which a TEFRA lien is required to be released;
    • (i) describe the circumstances under which the department may seek to recover the lien;
    • (j) describe the right of the individual to challenge the decision of the department in an adjudicative proceeding; and
    • (k) indicate that failure by the individual to successfully challenge the decision of the department will result in the TEFRA lien being imposed.




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