Relevant Statute
KSA § 40-2442
Time Period
18 Months
Limits for Recovery on Overpaid Claims
In the event that an insurer erroneously pays a claim providing benefits to which the insured person or provider is not entitled, the insurer shall not initiate a request for reimbursement or refund of that erroneous payment, or in any other way seek to recoup the erroneous payment, unless such action is initiated within 18 months after the end of the month in which the erroneous payment was made.
Additional Details
In cases of fraud by the insured person or provider, such action may be initiated within the applicable statute of limitations pursuant to K.S.A. 60-513, and amendments thereto.
Exemptions
The provisions of subsection (b) shall not apply when there is a good faith dispute about the legitimacy of the claim, or when there is a reasonable basis supported by specific information that such claim was submitted fraudulently.
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