§ 150.443 - Standard of proof.

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§ 150.443 Standard of proof.
(a) In all cases before an ALJ - 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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§ 150.443 - Standard of proof.

§ 150.443 Standard of proof.