Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 350 - DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Chapter 350-4 - ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW, HEARINGS AND APPEALS
Rule 350-4-.28 - Decision of the Administrative Law Judge

(1) The decision of the Administrative Law Judge shall be based exclusively on competent evidence and other material introduced pursuant to this Chapter. It shall specify the reason for the decision and identify the supporting evidence and regulations, and include findings of fact and conclusions of law.

(2) The Administrative Law Judge's decision shall be issued to the Department within ninety (90) days from the Department's timely receipt of a hearing request conforming to the requirements of Rule 350-4-.05, and within thirty (30) days from the close of the Record. However, if, in the Administrative Law Judge's discretion, the complexities of the issues, the length of the case record, scheduling difficulties, agreement of the parties, or any other consideration justifies an extension of time, the Administrative Law Judge may extend the time in which an initial decision must be rendered; provided, however, that such extension shall not exceed ninety (90) days from the close of the Record.

(3) The Department shall, upon receipt of the Administrative Law Judge's decision, furnish a copy thereof to each party by Certified Mail, accompanied by a cover Notice informing each party of its appeal rights.

(4) The Administrative Law Judge's decision shall be accessible to the public, subject to requirements for safeguarding confidential information.