CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER B—MEDICARE PROGRAM (parts 405 to 426) > PART 405—FEDERAL HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE AGED AND DISABLED > SUBPART C—Suspension of Payment, Recovery of Overpayments, and Repayment of Scholarships and Loans (§405.301 to §405.380) > 405.359—Liability of certifying or disbursing officer.

405.359—Liability of certifying or disbursing officer.

No certifying or disbursing officer shall be held liable for any amount certified or paid by him to any provider of services or other person:
(a) Where the adjustment or recovery of such amount is waived (see § 405.355 ), or
(b) Where adjustment (see § 405.352) or recovery is not completed prior to the death of all persons against whose benefits such adjustment is authorized.