Webinar Recorded: June 7, 2016
Rene H. Reixach, Esq., Woods Oviatt Gilman, LLP
Duration: 71 minutes
There are a variety of reasons a Medicaid application may be denied including improper funding and incomplete documentation. The Medicaid rules allow applicants the right to a fair hearing in front of the state agency for adverse determination including denial, reduction, or termination in coverage. This session will cover the rules for fair hearings to review adverse Medicaid eligibility decisions and the procedures for conducting fair hearings, as well as how to appeal to state or federal court from an adverse fair hearing decision.
Topics covered:
- The Basis for Fair Hearings
- Notice Requirements – Contents and Timing
- Requesting a Fair Hearing
- Aid Continuing (Aid Paid Pending)
- Denial or Dismissal
- Hearing Procedure
- Decisions
- Compliance
- Hearing Tips
- Appeals to State Court
- Federal Court Appeals
CLE: 1.25 hours
This course has been pre-approved in: AR (1.25), CA (1.25), FL (1), GA (1.3), IN (1.3), IL (1.25), KY (1.25), MO (1.8), NC (1.25), NJ (1.25), NY (1.25), OH (1.25), PA (1), TX (1.25), VA (1). Due to pre-recorded programming rules, this program will not be accredited in: CO, DE, KS, SC. Attorney will self apply in states not listed.
Many states have strict restrictions on pre-recorded (also called on-demand or distance learning) courses. Please review your State Bar’s rules and ElderCounsel’s CLE guide by state to determine if you are eligible to receive CLE for this course before viewing.
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