1. (a) A skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility provider which disagrees with the Department's reconsidered determination that the skilled nursing facility or intermediate care facility does not qualify as a provider of services in the Medi-Cal program may, by complying with Section 51048.6 request a full evidentiary hearing or the provider may by-pass the informal reconsideration process and appeal the Department's decision directly to the evidentiary hearing process.

2. (b) The hearing shall provide an opportunity for the provider to:

   1. (1) Appear before an impartial hearing officer to offer evidence to rebut the Department's determination concerning the provider's ability to render services in the Medi-Cal program.
   2. (2) Be represented by counsel or another representative.
   3. (3) Be heard in person.
   4. (4) Call witnesses.
   5. (5) Present oral and documentary evidence.
   6. (6) Cross-examine witnesses.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 10725 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14100.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.