Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 43, October 23, 2024
Section 519.3 - DefinitionsThe definitions set forth in Parts 515 and 517 of this Title apply to this Part. In addition, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) Appellant is any person who requests a hearing or his/her authorized representative.(b) Final determination is a final audit report or notice of agency action sanctioning a person, or requiring the repayment of overpayments or restitution.(c) Hearing is the procedure by which a person may appeal from determinations of the department sanctioning a person or requiring the repayment of overpayments or payment of restitution.(d) Hearing officer is a person who is employed by the department to conduct administrative hearings.(e) Parties are the appellant and the department.(f) Mass change is a change initiated by the department or the Legislature which affects all or a significant portion of all providers.(g) Witness is a person who presents testimony and/or documentary evidence at a hearing, other than the provider, his/her representative or the representative of the department.N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 18 § 519.3