(1) Repayment (or starting repayment) of any amount owed to DSHS by a provider as a result of an error or omission rate adjustment must occur:

(a) Within sixty days after the provider receives a rate adjustment notification from DSHS; or

(b) According to a repayment schedule developed by DSHS.

(2) If a provider does not repay its debt to DSHS when it is due, DSHS may deduct the amount owed from the providers current DSHS payment.

(3) If a provider unsuccessfully contests the rate adjustment (see WAC 388-835-0950, they must repay DSHS (or start repayment) within sixty days after the administrative or judicial proceedings are completed.

(4) If DSHS owes a provider as a result of a rate adjustment, DSHS must pay the provider within thirty days after notifying the provider of the adjustment.