Administration of oaths; testimony of witnesses; subpoenas

1. The Director or a designated representative may administer oaths and take testimony thereunder and issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses before the Authority at a designated time and place and the production of books, papers and records relative to: (a) Eligibility or continued eligibility to provide medical care, remedial care or other services pursuant to the State Plan for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program; (b) Verification of treatment and payments to a provider of medical care, remedial care or other services pursuant to the State Plan for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program; and (c) Recovery of Medicaid benefits paid on behalf of a recipient of medical care, remedial care or other services pursuant to the State Plan for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. 2. If a witness fails to appear or refuses to give testimony or to produce books, papers and records as required by the subpoena, the district court of the county in which the investigation is being conducted may compel the attendance of the witness, the giving of testimony and the production of books, papers and records as required by the subpoena.