OAR 410-141-3910
Grievances & Appeals: Continuation of Benefits
(c)
The MCE must continue the member’s benefits if all of the following occur:(A)
The appeal involves the termination, suspension, or reduction of previously authorized services;(B)
The services were ordered by an authorized provider;(C)
The period covered by the original authorization has not expired; and(D)
The member timely files for continuation of benefits.(d)
If, at the member’s request, the MCE continues or reinstates benefits while the appeal or hearing is pending, the benefits must be continued until one of the following occurs:(A)
The member fails to request a hearing and continuation of benefits within 10 calendar days after the MCE sends the notice of appeal resolution;(B)
The member withdraws the appeal or request for hearing;(C)
A final order resolves the hearing.(e)
Member responsibility for services furnished while the appeal or hearing is pending. If the final resolution of the appeal or hearing is adverse to the member, that is, upholds the MCE’s adverse benefit determination, the MCE may recover the cost of services furnished to the member while the appeal and hearing was pending, to the extent that they were furnished solely because of the requirements of this section.
Source:
Rule 410-141-3910 — Grievances & Appeals: Continuation of Benefits, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=410-141-3910
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