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Coordinate with and refer to the other state/territory agencies (e.g.,

state/territory collection agency, law enforcement agency). Describe:

Recover through repayment plans. Describe: Currently, if a CCDF Provider has an improper payment due to fraud, Nebraska will set up a payment plan with the provider if they are not active. They have the option to pay in full or make payment arrangements.

Reduce payments in subsequent months. Describe: Currently, if a CCDF Provider has an improper payment due to fraud, Nebraska reduce the payment by a percentage each month until the improper payment has been paid in full. If the provider fails to make payment arrangements the entire fraud amount will be taken at the next billing cycle.

Recover through state/territory tax intercepts. Describe:

Recover through other means. Describe:

Establish a unit to investigate and collect improper payments and describe the composition of the unit below. Describe: The Special Investigation Unit is made up of fraud investigators who will investigate the IPV or fraud, make a determination, and attempt to collect an overpayment. They will also be key witnesses in any criminal hearings relating to the IPV or fraud.

Other Describe:

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