Applicants who are denied participation in the Hemophilia Program or participants who are removed from the program in accordance with 1200-11-02-.06 may appeal the decision in writing to the program within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the program’s written notice of denial or removal. Written notice shall be provided by first-class mail through the United States Postal Service (USPS) or email, if authorized by the participant. Written notice is deemed received and effective on the date postmarked by the USPS, or the date when the e-mail is transmitted. If the denial is upheld, the individual may appeal the decision in writing to the Commissioner within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the written notice that the initial appeal has been denied. The decision of the Commissioner shall be final.

Authority: T.C.A. § 68-36-104. Administrative History: Original rule filed April 3, 1974; effective May 3,1974. Amendment filed July 27, 1977; effective August 26, 1977. Repeal and new rule filed May 15, 2000; effective September 28, 2000. Amendments filed August 21, 2025; effective November 19, 2025.