CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER C—MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (parts 430 to 456) > PART 431—STATE ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL ADMINISTRATION > SUBPART E—Fair Hearings for Applicants and Recipients (§431.200 to §431.250) > 431.221—Request for hearing.

431.221—Request for hearing.

(a) The agency may require that a request for a hearing be in writing.
(b) The agency may not limit or interfere with the applicant's or recipient's freedom to make a request for a hearing.
(c) The agency may assist the applicant or recipient in submitting and processing his request.
(d) The agency must allow the applicant or recipient a reasonable time, not to exceed 90 days from the date that notice of action is mailed, to request a hearings.