GroundRules
45 CFR 150.443: Standard of proof.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 45—Public Welfare
- SUBTITLE A—Department of Health and Human Services
- SUBCHAPTER B—REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO HEALTH CARE ACCESS
- PART 150—CMS ENFORCEMENT IN GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE MARKETS
- Subpart D—Administrative Hearings
(a) In all cases before an ALJ—
(1) CMS has the burden of coming forward with evidence sufficient to establish a prima facie case;
(2) The respondent has the burden of coming forward with evidence in response, once CMS has established a prima facie case; and
(3) CMS has the burden of persuasion regarding facts material to the assessment; and
(4) The respondent has the burden of persuasion regarding facts relating to an affirmative defense.
(b) The preponderance of the evidence standard applies to all cases before the ALJ.
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