Section 455IAC1-8-21. Administrative reconsideration; appeals

   (a) A local ombudsman entity that is dedesignated or that is not redesignated may request a reconsideration of the decision to the state ombudsman. The state ombudsman shall provide a response to the request for reconsideration within fifteen (15) days from the date the request is received, including a notice of the right to appeal the decision. A local ombudsman entity that is dissatisfied with the decision on reconsideration may appeal the decision. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5.

  (b) A local ombudsman who is dedesignated or who is not redesignated may, in coordination with the local ombudsman entity or independently, seek reconsideration from the state ombudsman. The state ombudsman shall provide a response to the request within fifteen (15) days of the date the request is received, including a notice of the right to appeal the decision. A local ombudsman who is dissatisfied with the decision may, in coordination with the local ombudsman entity or independently, appeal the decision. The appeal shall be conducted in accordance with IC 4-21.5. (Division of Aging; 455 IAC 1-8-21; filed Mar 6, 2000, 7:51 a.m.: 23 IR 1648; readopted filed Nov 21, 2006, 11:00 a.m.: 20061213-IR-460060411RFA; readopted filed Nov 2, 2012, 8:32 a.m.: 20121121-IR-455120508RFA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2013, 3:22 p.m.: 20131211-IR-455130453RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (460 IAC 1-7-21) to the Division of Aging (455 IAC 1-8-21) by P.L.153-2011, SECTION 21, effective July 1, 2011.