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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Except as required under § 456.127, the UR plan must provide that the committee makes a final decision on a beneficiary's need for admission and gives notice of an adverse final decision—
(a) Within two working days after admission, for an individual who is receiving Medicaid at that time; or
(b) Within two working days after the hospital is notified of the application for Medicaid, for an individual who applies while in the hospital.
The Department was enjoined in 1975 in the case of American Medical Assn. et al. v. Weinberger, 395 F. Supp. 515 (N.D. Ill., 1975), aff'd., 522 F2d 921 (7th cir., 1975) from implementing the admission review requirements contained in §§ 456.121–456.127. This case was dismissed on the condition that these requirements be revised. They are presently being revised, and will not be in force until that revision is completed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 42. Public Health § 42.456.126 Time limits for final decision and notification of adverse decision - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-42-public-health/cfr-sect-42-456-126/
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