[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 42, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

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

[CITE: 42CFR431.221]



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                         TITLE 42--PUBLIC HEALTH

 

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

                  HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (CONTINUED)

 

PART 431_STATE ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION--Table of Contents

 

          Subpart E_Fair Hearings for Applicants and Recipients

 

Sec.  431.221  Request for hearing.



    (a) The agency may require that a request for a hearing be in 

writing.

    (b) The agency may not limit or interfere with the applicant's or 

recipient's freedom to make a request for a hearing.

    (c) The agency may assist the applicant or recipient in submitting 

and processing his request.

    (d) The agency must allow the applicant or recipient a reasonable 

time, not to exceed 90 days from the date that notice of action is 

mailed, to request a hearings.