1. (1) Any person or organization affected by an existing rule or statute governing the Alabama Medicaid program may request a declaratory ruling.
2. (2) The petition for declaratory ruling form found in Chapter 28 must be used. Copies are available from the Agency.
3. (3) If a petition cannot be acted upon within 45 days of its receipt by the Agency, the petition may be deemed denied as provided by Code of Ala.1975, § 41-22-11(b), or the petitioner may agree to an extension in order to obtain a ruling. The Agency will advise the petitioner if an extension would aid the Agency. The petitioner need not agree to the extension, but may if a ruling is desired.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 41-22-11.

History: Rule effective October 1, 1982.