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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 25.04.01.07" title_num="25" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="01" heading="Investigation of Claim.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Claim Administrator shall investigate a claim following completion of the verification process described in Regulation .06A of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If, during the course of the investigation required by §A of this regulation, the Treasurer or the Claim Administrator determines that additional information is needed to make a determination as to whether to approve or deny a claim, the claimant will be notified in writing of the need for additional information.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Following notification in writing in accordance with §B of this regulation, if the Treasurer determines that the claimant has failed to provide the additional information requested in a timely fashion, the claim may be denied.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Upon completing the investigation of a claim, the Treasurer shall approve or deny the claim in whole or in part and notify the claimant, or the legal representative or counsel for the claimant, in writing of the final determination.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>