Current through September 2, 2024
Section 15.02.01.150 - CLIENT APPEALS01.Informal Dispute Resolution. Within fifteen (15) calendar days of notification of the contested action, lack of action or decision, the client may make a written request to the Rehabilitation Services Chief that an informal dispute resolution be held, stating the reason for the review. a. The Rehabilitation Services Chief will inform the client in writing as to the time, place, and date of the informal dispute resolution. The client may choose to represent himself or may have a representative speak on his behalf.b. The Rehabilitation Services Chief will make a decision regarding the specifics of the informal dispute resolution. This decision will be in written form, and it will be sent to the client.02.Mediation. The request will be made in writing to the Rehabilitation Services Chief stating the reason for the review. The mediation must take place within sixty (60) days of client's request.03.Impartial Due Process Hearing. An impartial due process hearing can be held without an informal dispute resolution or mediation or if the client is dissatisfied with the result of the informal dispute resolution or mediation. The impartial due process hearing will deal with the issues involved in the original informal dispute resolution or mediation if one took place. The request for an impartial due process hearing will be made in writing to the Administrator within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Rehabilitation Services Chief's decision from the informal dispute resolution or the mediation proceedings. The hearing by an impartial hearing officer must be held within sixty (60) days of a request by the client unless both parties agree to a specified delay.Idaho Admin. Code r. 15.02.01.150