Medicare Managed Care Manual (Pub. 100-16), Ch. 14 § 20.6
Pre-Hearing Conference and Summary Judgment
20.6 - Pre-Hearing Conference and Summary Judgment
(Rev. 122, Issued: 05-27-16, Effective: 06-28-16, Implementation: 06-28-16)
Pre-hearing discovery is not permitted.
Hearing officers may schedule a pre-hearing conference if they believe a conference
would more clearly define the issues involved.
Either party to the hearing may ask the hearing officer to rule on a motion for summary
judgment.