Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 82 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Chapter 82-7 - PATIENT COST OF CARE
Subject 82-7-1 - PATIENT COST OF CARE
Rule 82-7-1-.13 - Administrative Hearing Procedures
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Hearings shall be conducted by the Office of State Administrative Hearings ("OSAH") after referral of any request for a hearing to OSAH.
(2) On request of a party affected by an assessment for cost of care to challenge the assessment, the Hospital receiving such a request will forward the request to the department's legal office so that an OSAH Form 1 may be filed.
(3) DBHDD Legal Services may attempt to resolve the issue with the person requesting a hearing prior to forwarding an OSAH Form 1 to OSAH. The department shall develop policies and procedures that set forth the manner such a request is handled. If the matter is not resolved informally, the department's legal office will file the OSAH Form 1 with OSAH.
O.C.G.A. § 37-9-10.