460 IAC 17-7-21 Administrative reconsideration; appeals

Sec. 21. (a) A local ombudsman entity that is dedesignated or that is not redesignated may request a reconsideration of the decision to the state ombudsman. The state ombudsman shall provide a response to the request for reconsideration within fifteen (15) days from the date the request is received, including a notice of the right to appeal the decision. A local ombudsman entity that is dissatisfied with the decision on reconsideration may appeal the decision. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5. (b) A local ombudsman who is dedesignated or who is not redesignated may, in coordination with the local ombudsman entity or independently, seek reconsideration from the state ombudsman. The state ombudsman shall provide a response to the request within fifteen (15) days of the date the request is received, including a notice of the right to appeal the decision. A local ombudsman who is dissatisfied with the decision may, in coordination with the local ombudsman entity or independently, appeal the decision. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5.