[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 20, Volume 2] [Revised as of April 1, 2006] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 20CFR418] [Page 1195] TITLE 20--EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS CHAPTER III--SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION PART 418_MEDICARE SUBSIDIES--Table of Contents Subpart D_Medicare Part D Subsidies Sec. 418.3645 Can you request that the decision-maker be disqualified? The person designated to conduct your hearing will not conduct the hearing if he or she is prejudiced or partial with respect to any party or has any interest in the matter pending for decision. If you object to the person who will be conducting your hearing, you must notify us at your earliest opportunity. The Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee will decide whether to appoint another person to conduct your hearing.