Code of Massachusetts Regulations
956 CMR - COMMONWEALTH HEALTH INSURANCE CONNECTOR AUTHORITY
Title 956 CMR 6.00 - Determining Affordability For The Individual Mandate
Section 6.09 - Hearings

Universal Citation: 956 MA Code of Regs 956.6

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Appeals brought to the Connector under either 956 CMR 6.06 or 6.07 will be reviewed by the Connector. The Connector may approve or deny the appeal based on the appeal request, documents, and other written materials that the Appellant provides.

(2) The Connector may dismiss any request for hearing if:

(a) it is not received within the time periods specified in 956 CMR 6.07;

(b) it does not state a ground for appeal or is not a valid ground for appeal under 956 CMR 6.08;

(c) the appeal is subject to dismissal under 801 CMR 1.02; or

(d) the appeal is withdrawn by the Appellant or his representative.

(3) The Connector may refer the appeal to a hearing conducted by a hearing officer designated by the Connector. The decision of the hearing officer will be the final decision of the Connector.

(4) Hearings will be conducted using the policies and procedures set forth for informal hearings pursuant to 801 CMR 1.02 or in any administrative bulletins issued by the Connector pursuant to 956 CMR 6.10. The hearing may be conducted by telephone.

(5) The final decision of the Connector will be subject to an action for judicial review under M.G. L. c. 30A, § 14.

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