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Seven Things To Know When You Receive A Notice Of Investigation From The Department Of Health
Often, because of circumstances beyond his or her control, a physician will find himself unable to repay student loans from college or medical school. This can become an extremely serious matter because:
We work with physicians and other health care professionals in making repayment plans and resolving default situations. It is never too late to resolve the situation. Even if you are already in default, already excluded by the OIG, already on the federal government’s default list, it is possible to remedy the situation. We have been successful in obtaining stays of exclusions and in having exclusions lifted.
There are those unscrupulous individuals out there who will tell you they can negotiate settlements of the amounts you owe for pennies on the dollar. These are liars. It is extremely rare that the U.S. will accept a lump sum payment of less than seventy percent (70%) to eighty-five percent (85%) of the total amount you owe. If someone tells you something different: 1) request the promise in writing on their letterhead and signed; and 2) make them agree, in writing, that there will be no charge to you if they fail to do so. See what happens then.
When a client does not have enough money to make a lump sum payment, we have been successful in negotiating repayment plans with the government. Repayment plans can be negotiated based on your financial situation. If you only have a low paying job and few assets, the government will agree to accept lower monthly payments. However, if you have a high paying job or a lot of liquid assets, the government will expect you to pay more each month. You will be required to produce financial documents and releases to the government to show your true financial condition and ability (or lack of ability) to make monthly payments. The government will conduct a background investigation and asset search on you and will find d hidden assets, and it is very good at this.
You cannot attempt to hide assets or lie on financial disclosure forms. Making a false statement of any kind on any form or report made to the U.S. government is a federal criminal offense, even if it is not under oath.
Because of our experience in working with physicians and other health care professionals, our experience in working with state and federal administrative agencies, and our experience in litigation, we have a great deal of credibility in resolving matters of this nature. Additionally, we are often able to do so while protecting your license. Think twice before hiring anyone who is not familiar with all of the issues and all of the possible repercussions you could face in the future regarding such matters.
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