Which entity maintains the LEIE?

• A. Office of Inspector General
• B. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
• C. Department of Justice
• D. Department of Health and Human Services

Answer: (A)

The LEIE is maintained by the Office of Inspector General. The List of Excluded Individuals/Entities identifies people and organizations that are barred from participating in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal health programs. The OIG administers the exclusion program and keeps the LEIE current, ensuring providers and suppliers can screen for exclusions before engaging with someone. While CMS uses this list to enforce enrollment and payment decisions, it does not maintain the database itself. The Department of Justice handles investigations and prosecutions, but the maintenance of the LEIE sits with the OIG within the Department of Health and Human Services.