Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 23 - Division of Medicaid
Part 100 - General Provisions
Chapter 5 - The Hearing Process
Rule 23-100-5.9 - Time Limit For Filing A Hearing Request

A. The client has thirty (30) days from the date the appropriate notice is mailed to request either a local or state hearing. This thirty (30) day filing period may be extended if the client can show good cause for not filing within thirty (30) days.

B. Good cause includes, but may not be limited to, illness, failure to receive the notice, being out of state, or some other reasonable explanation. If good cause can be shown, a late hearing request may be accepted, provided the facts in the case remain the same. However, if a clients circumstances have changed or if good cause for filing a request beyond thirty (30) days does not exist, a hearing request will not be accepted. If the client wishes to have his eligibility reconsidered, he may reapply.