Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 258.13 - Appeals and jurisdiction(a) A personal representative, transferee or family member adversely affected by a decision of the Department under this chapter may appeal to the Department's Bureau of Hearing and Appeals in accordance with Chapter 275 (relating to appeal and fair hearing and administrative disqualification hearings), within 30 days of the date the affected person is notified of the decision.(b) An appeal shall be mailed to the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals, Department of Human Services, Post Office Box 2675, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105.(c) The Bureau of Hearings and Appeals has exclusive jurisdiction over disputes involving a request for waiver, compromise or postponement of collection. Appeals involving the exercise of the Department's discretion shall be reviewed by the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals under an abuse of discretion standard, otherwise the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals shall review the matter de novo.(d) The Bureau of Hearings and Appeals has concurrent jurisdiction with the courts of common pleas over disputes involving the computation of the Department's claim or assessment of liability against a personal representative or transferee. The Bureau's decision is binding upon all parties participating before the Bureau of Hearing and Appeals, subject to the Secretary's reconsideration and appellate review. This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 258.12 (relating to administrative enforcement).