Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 42 - Public Health |
Chapter IV - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services |
SubChapter B - Medicare Program |
Part 405 - Federal Health Insurance for the Aged and Disabled |
Subpart H - Appeals Under the Medicare Part B Program |
§ 405.834 - Carrier hearing officer's decision.
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(a) As soon as practicable after the close of a carrier hearing, the carrier hearing officer issues a decision in the case based upon the evidence presented at the hearing or otherwise included in the hearing record. The decision is issued as a written notice to the parties and contains—
(1) Findings of fact,
(2) A statement of reasons, and
(3) Notification to the parties of their right to an ALJ hearing when the amount remaining in controversy is at least $500.
(b) A copy of the decision is mailed to the parties to the hearing at their last known addresses.