956 CMR 7.06 - Appeals
(1) An employer may
appeal a decision by the Connector that the employer does not meet the
definition of an Eligible Small Employer, that the Eligible Small Employer has
not met the participation requirements set forth in
956 CMR
7.05(1), or that the
Connector's calculation of the amount of the Eligible Small Employer's Rebate
Payment is not correct.
(2) The
Connector shall provide written notice to the employer of an adverse decision
with respect to eligibility as an Eligible Small Employer, the Eligible Small
Employer's satisfaction of participation requirements as set forth in
956 CMR
7.05(1), or the amount of
the Eligible Small Employer's Rebate Payment.
(3) The employer must appeal the decision to
the Connector within 30 days after the receipt of the notice of the adverse
decision. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, the Connector will
presume that the notice was received on the third day after mailing. An
employer must appeal in writing on a form designated by the
Connector.
(4) Appeals brought to
the Connector under 956 CMR 7.06 will be heard by a hearing officer designated
by the Director. Hearings will be conducted using the policies and procedures
set forth for informal hearings pursuant to
801 CMR
1.02: Formal Rules or in any
administrative bulletins issued by the Connector pursuant to
956 CMR
7.07. The hearing may be conducted by
telephone. The decision may be made based solely on written submissions and
documents. The decision of the hearing officer will be the final decision of
the Connector.
(5) The Connector's
final decision on the appeal will be subject to an action for judicial review
under M.G.L. c. 30A, ยง 14.
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