[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 3]

[Revised as of October 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 42CFR498.44]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

  CHAPTER IV--CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 498_APPEALS PROCEDURES FOR DETERMINATIONS THAT AFFECT PARTICIPATION 

IN THE MEDICARE PROGRAM AND FOR DETERMINATIONS THAT AFFECT THE 

PARTICIPATION OF ICFs/MR AND CERTAIN NFs IN THE MEDICAID PROGRAM--Table 

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                           Subpart D_Hearings

 

Sec. 498.44  Designation of hearing official.



    (a) The Associate Commissioner for Hearings and Appeals, or his or 

her delegate designates an ALJ or a member or members of the 

Departmental Appeals Board to conduct the hearing.

    (b) If appropriate, the Associate Commissioner or the delegate may 

substitute another ALJ or another member or other members of the 

Departmental Appeals Board to conduct the hearing.

    (c) As used in this part, ``ALJ'' includes a member or members of 

the Departmental Appeals Board who are designated to conduct a hearing.