1. (1) In computing any period of time prescribed or allowed by statute, rule or order, the date of the act, event or default after which the designated period of time begins to run is not to be included. The last day of the time period is to be included unless it is a Saturday, a Sunday or a legal holiday, which extends the period until the end of the next day which is neither a Saturday, a Sunday nor a legal holiday. When the period of time prescribed or allowed is less than seven (7) days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are excluded in the computation. The Notice of Hearing shall provide notice of this provision or inform the applicant or recipient of the specific calendar dates by which certain actions must be taken.

2. (2) Except in regard to petitions for appeal, reconsideration or review under T.C.A. §§ 4-5-315, 4- 5-317 and 4-5-322, or where otherwise prohibited by law, when an act is required or allowed to be done at or within a specified time, the Agency or Administrative Judge may, at any time:

   1. (a) With or without motion or notice, order the period enlarged if the request is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by previous order; or TENNCARE DELAY HEARINGS
   2. (b) Upon motion made after the expiration of the specified period, permit the act to be done late, where the failure to act was the result of excusable neglect. Nothing in this section is to be construed to allow any ex parte communications concerning any issue in the proceeding that would be prohibited by T.C.A. § 4-5-304.
3. (3) An appeal or request for a hearing must be received by the Agency within forty (40) calendar days (inclusive of mail time) of the date of the Agency notice to the individual regarding the intended action or prior to the date of action specified in the notice, whichever is later. The agency will conduct a Good Cause Review of an appeal filed after the appeal deadline and may accept an untimely appeal at its sole discretion. Appeals closed as untimely are subject to judicial review pursuant to T.C.A. § 4-5-322.
4. (4) Any communication submitted electronically must be received by midnight of the designated date.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 4-5-203, 71-5-105, 71-5-109, 71-5-112, and 71-5-134; 42 U.S.C. §§ 1396a(a)(3), (5), and (8); 42 C.F.R. 431 Subpart E; and 42 C.F.R. § 435.912. Administrative History: Emergency rule filed November 7, 2014; effective through May 6, 2015. Original rule filed February 2, 2015; effective May 3, 2015. Amendments filed December 4, 2025; effective March 4, 2026.