42 C.F.R. § 423.665 – Notice and effect of hearing decision.

(a) As soon as practical after the close of the hearing, the hearing officer issues a written decision that—
1. (1) Is based upon the evidence of record; and
2. (2) Contains separately numbered findings of fact and conclusions of law.
(b) The hearing officer provides a copy of the hearing decision to each party.
(c) The hearing decision is final and binding unless it is reversed or modified by the Administrator following review under § 423.666, or reopened and revised in accordance with § 423.668.