42 CFR 431.221 : Public Health (Part 1 To Parts 1009-1099) — (§ 430.0 To Part 481) — Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department Of Health And Human Services (Continued) (§ 430.0 To Part 481) — Medical Assistance Programs (§ 430.0 To § 456.725) — State Organization And General Administration (§ 431.1 To § 431.1002) — Fair Hearings For Applicants And Beneficiaries (§ 431.200 To § 431.250) — Right To Hearing (§ 431.220 To § 431.223) — Request for hearing.

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(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 beneficiary's freedom to make a request for a hearing.

(c) The agency may assist the applicant or beneficiary in submitting and processing his request.

(d) The agency must allow the applicant or beneficiary a reasonable time, not to exceed 90 days from the date that notice of action is mailed, to request a hearings.

42 CFR 431.221