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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(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 26B-3-1017;
(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 26B-3-1015(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 26B-3-1015(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 26B. Utah Health and Human Services Codes § 26B-3-1018. Final notice of intent to impose a TEFRA lien - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-26b-utah-health-and-human-services-codes/ut-code-sect-26b-3-1018/
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