(a) The agency must issue and publicize its hearing procedures.
(b) The agency must, at the time specified in paragraph (c) of this section, inform every applicant or beneficiary in writing--
(1) Of his right to a hearing;
(2) Of the method by which he may obtain a hearing; and
(3) That he may represent himself or use legal counsel, a relative, a friend, or other spokesman.
(c) The agency must provide the information required in paragraph (b) of this section--(1) At the time that the individual applies for Medicaid;
(1) At the time that the individual applies for Medicaid;
(2) At the time of any action affecting his or her claim;
(3) At the time a skilled nursing facility or a nursing facility notifies a resident in accordance with Sec. 483.12 of this chapter that he or she is to be transferred or discharged; and
(4) At the time an individual receives an adverse determination by the State with regard to the preadmission screening and annual resident review requirements of section 1919(e)(7) of the Act.
(d) If, in accordance with Sec. 431.10(c)(1)(ii), the agency has delegated authority to the Exchange or Exchange appeals entity to conduct the fair hearing, the agency must inform the individual in writing that--
(1) He or she has the right to have his or her hearing before the agency, instead of the Exchange or the Exchange appeals entity; and
(2) The method by which the individual may make such election;
(e) The information required under this section may be provided in electronic format in accordance with Sec. 435.918 of this chapter. [44 FR 17932, Mar. 29, 1979, as amended at 57 FR 56505, Nov. 30, 1992; 58 FR 25784, Apr. 28, 1993; 78 FR 42301, July 15, 2013]
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