Suspension or disqualification of providers, termination of benefits to recipients; rules and regulations

a. The director may suspend, debar or disqualify for good cause any provider presently participating or who has applied for participation in the program, or may suspend, debar or disqualify for good cause any person, company, firm, association, corporation or other entity who is participating directly or indirectly in the Medicaid program, or who is an agent, servant, employee or independent contractor of a provider in the Medicaid program. b. The director may terminate or otherwise restrict medical assistance benefits to any eligible recipient thereof for good cause. c. The director may promulgate such rules, regulations and administrative orders as are necessary to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this section.