An ALJ must issue to all parties to the LCD review, within 90 days of closing the LCD review record to the taking of evidence, one of the following:
(a) A written decision, including a description of appeal rights.
(b) A written notification stating that a decision is pending, and an approximate date of issuance for the decision.
authority: Secs. 1102 and 1871 of the Social Security Act (
42 U.S.C. 1302 and 1395hh)
source: 68 FR 63716, Nov. 7, 2003, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 42 CFR 426.447