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Change in the Amount in Controversy Requirement for Administrative Law Judge Hearings and Federal District Court Appeals

This change request notifies contractors of an increase in the amount in controversy required to sustain an administrative law judge hearing and Federal District Court appeal rights beginning January 1, 2009.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: January 30, 2009

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