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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Right to file.--A claimant whose claim is either denied, corrected or otherwise adversely affected by the department may file with the department a petition for redetermination on forms supplied by the department within 90 days after the date of mailing of written notice by the department of such action.
(b) Contents.--The petition shall set forth the grounds upon which the claimant alleges that such departmental action is erroneous or unlawful, in whole or part, and shall contain an affidavit or affirmation that the facts contained in the petition are true and correct.
(c) Extension of time for filing.--
(1) An extension of time for filing the petition may be allowed for cause but may not exceed 120 days.
(2) The department shall hold such hearings as may be necessary for the purpose of redetermination, and each claimant who has duly filed such petition for redetermination shall be notified by the department of the time when and the place where such hearing in the claimant's case will be held.
(d) Time period for decision.--The department shall, within six months after receiving a filed petition for redetermination, dispose of the matters raised by such petition and shall mail notice of the department's decision to the claimant.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 6926.1311. Petition for redetermination - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-53-ps-municipal-and-quasimunicipal-corporations/pa-st-sect-53-6926-1311/
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