A. Each party shall be responsible for its own costs related to the expedited adjudicatory proceeding, including costs associated with preparation for the hearing, discovery, depositions, subpoenas, service of process and witness expenses, travel expenses and investigation expenses and attorney fees.
B. The hearing officer shall allow telephonic testimony of a witness if requested by a party.
C. The department shall reimburse the administrative hearings office for the costs of a contract hearing officer.
History: Laws 2019, ch. 215, § 9.
Effective dates. — Laws 2019, ch. 215, § 20 made Laws 2019, ch. 215 effective January 1, 2020.
Severability. — Laws 2019, ch. 215, § 19, provided that if any part or application of this act is held invalid, the remainder or its application to other situations or persons shall not be affected.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 27 - Public Assistance
Article 11 - Medicaid Providers
Section 27-11-1 - Short title.
Section 27-11-2 - Definitions.
Section 27-11-4 - Retention and production of records.
Section 27-11-8 - Informal conference; corrective action; requirements.
Section 27-11-9 - Expedited adjudicatory proceedings; requirements.
Section 27-11-11 - Costs of expedited adjudicatory proceeding.
Section 27-11-14 - Maintenance of services; payment for ongoing services.
Section 27-11-15 - Disposition of recovered medicaid funds.
Section 27-11-16 - Credible allegation of fraud; judicial review; substantial evidence required.
Section 27-11-17 - Award of costs, fees and interest.
Section 27-11-18 - Applicability of Administrative Procedures Act.