Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 272 - COORDINATED CARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL HEALTH NEEDS
Chapter VIII - ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING POLICY
Section 144-272-VIII-A - PURPOSE

To guarantee each applicant and recipient the right to an administrative hearing to appeal a decision of ineligibility or C.C.S./C.S.H.N. Program termination that adversely affects an individual's ability to benefit from the C.C.S./C.S.H.N. Program. The administrative hearing process is designed to secure and protect the interests of the client and the State Agency and to insure equitable treatment of all involved. The purpose of the hearing is to determine if C.C.S./C.S.H.N. Program staff's decision of ineligibility and termination are in compliance with approved C.C.S./C.S.H.N. Program regulations, the State Agency will follow the procedure set forth in the following administrative hearing procedure.