Hearings: Hearing Officer's Decision

The hearing officer's decision is in the form of a proposed decision to the Medicaid director. The proposed decision may affirm, modify, or overturn the actions proposed in the MassHealth agency’s final determination. The proposed decision includes a determination of the amount of overpayments, if overpayments have been alleged, and a statement of reasons for the decision, including determination of each issue of fact or law necessary to the decision. If the provider makes a written request for the proposed decision prior to its issuance, the Board of Hearings notifies the provider by mail of the proposed decision. The decision of the hearing officer is effective when and to the extent it is adopted by the Medicaid director.