460 IAC 18-7-1 Appeals

[NOTE: IC 12-9.1 is repealed by P.L. 122-2026, SECTION 38, effective July 1, 2026.] [NOTE: IC 12-10.5 is repealed by P.L. 122-2026, SECTION 51, effective July 1, 2026.] Sec. 1. (a) If an HCBS provider has an executed contract or provider agreement to provide a service to an individual, the provider has the right to appeal decisions that adversely affect the service provider. (b) The service provider shall make a written request for an appeal hearing to the secretary within fifteen (15) days of the date of an adverse decision. (c) The request must: (1) include a statement indicating with reasonable particularity the issue the service provider wishes to be reviewed; and (2) be signed and dated by the service provider. (d) Appeal proceedings will be conducted by a family and social services administration-appointed administrative law judge (ALJ) under IC 4-21.5. Notice of the ALJ's decision shall be sent also to any listed adversely affected party.