Common use of Appeals Processing Requirements Clause in Contracts

Appeals Processing Requirements. Members, or providers acting on the member’s behalf, shall have sixty (60) calendar days from the date of action notice within which to file an appeal. In accordance with 42 CFR 438.402, a provider, acting on behalf of the member and with the member’s written consent, may file an appeal. In accordance with 42 CFR 438.406, the Contractor shall ensure that oral requests seeking to appeal an action are treated as appeals. However, an oral request for an appeal must be followed by a written request, unless the member or the provider requests an expedited resolution. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of each standard appeal within three