Common use of BENEFICIARY LIABILITY Clause in Contracts

BENEFICIARY LIABILITY. 13.1. CONTRACTOR or an affiliate, vendor, contractor, or subcontractor of the Contractor shall not submit a claim to, or demand or otherwise collect reimbursement from, the beneficiary or persons acting on behalf of the beneficiary for any specialty mental health or related administrative services provided under this contract, except to collect other health insurance coverage, share of cost, and co-payments. (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 9, § 1810.365 (a).) 13.2. CONTRACTOR or an affiliate, vendor, contractor, or sub-subcontractor of the Contractor shall not hold beneficiaries liable for debts in the event that the Contractor becomes insolvent; for costs of covered services for which the State does not pay the Contractor; for costs of covered services for which the State or the Contractor does not pay the Contractor's network providers; for costs of covered services provided under a contract, referral or other arrangement rather than from the Contractor; or for payment of subsequent screening and treatment needed to diagnose the specific condition of or stabilize a beneficiary. 42 C.F.R. § 438.106 and Cal. Code Regs. tit 9, § 1810.365(c).) 13.3. CONTRACTOR shall ensure its subcontractors and providers do not bill beneficiaries, for covered services, any amount greater than would be owed if the Contractor provided the services directly (42 C.F.R. § 483.106(c).).