Illinois Administrative Code
Title 89 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Part 240 - COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM
Subpart D - APPEALS
Section 240.405 - Representation

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024

a) The appellant may represent him/herself and/or may authorize legal counsel, a relative, a friend or other spokesperson to represent him/her.

b) Written authorization is not required unless the appellant is not present at the hearing and:

1) the representative is an employee, agent or representative of a hospital; or

2) the representative is an employee, agent or representative of a group care facility; or

3) the representative is a provider of Community Care services or an employee of an Area Agency on Aging; or

4) the Hearing Officer, in his/her judgment, has reason to question the representative's authority to serve as a representative.

c) A legal guardian or other appointed representative may represent a participant as authorized by a court of law. The Department may request identification and other verification; however, a statement signed by the participant is not required.

d) Any action or inaction by the appellant's representative is considered action or inaction by the appellant.

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