Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part I - Department of Human Services
Subpart D - Hearings and Appeals
Chapter 41 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER APPEAL PROCEDURES
ANSWERS
Section 41.71 - Answers generally
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 41.71
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 52, December 28, 2024
(a) An answer to a pleading is not required.
(b) Answers to legal documents, if permitted or required by this chapter, must be filed with the Bureau within 20 days after the date of service of the legal document, unless either of the following occurs:
(1) A different period is
specifically required in this chapter.
(2) For cause, the Bureau with or without
motion prescribes a different time, but in no case may an answer be required in
less than 10 days after the date of service.
(c) Answers must be in writing and conform to the requirements of this chapter. Answers must admit or deny in detail each material fact asserted in the legal document answered and state clearly and concisely the facts and law relied upon.
(d) Subsections (a)-(c) supersede 1 Pa. Code §35.35 (relating to answers to complaints and petitions).
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