# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 02 — Division of Reimbursements

### Chapter 03 — Appeal Hearings to the Division of Reimbursements

#### Regulation .02 Opportunity for an Appeal Hearing.

*COMAR 10.02.03.02*

An opportunity for an appeal hearing shall be granted when:

A. A rate is established (or increased) against an individual in an amount which is deemed by the individual to be arbitrary and excessive in accordance with the individual's financial circumstances;

B. An individual is aggrieved by any division policy, action, or inaction:

  (1) Which affects the charges established or manner of billing; or

  (2) Results in an increase in the rates established;

C. In the judgment of a recipient of services, responsible relative, or other chargeable person, he or she is adversely affected by any other Division policy, action, or inaction.