{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac30-150-100","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC30-150-100","heading":"Appeals","body":"A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a UMCF applicant may appeal an adverse determination regarding eligibility and the treatment plan. UMCF will follow the procedures established under 12VAC30-110, Eligibility and Appeals, except that applicants have no right to appeal a denial of benefits because of a lack of funds.\n\nB. An applicant who wishes to appeal an adverse determination must follow an expedited appeal process to maintain a position on the waiting list if sufficient funds are not available. The expedited appeal has no impact on appeal rights granted under 12VAC30-110.\n\n1. An expedited appeal must be made within 15 days of receiving an adverse determination.\n\n2. The expedited appeal can be filed by facsimile, e-mail, or by regular mail or courier, but it must be in writing.\n\n3. The agency's expedited appeal decision shall be rendered by a DMAS hearing officer.\n\n4. The agency must make an expedited appeal decision within 15 days of receiving an appeal.\n\n5. The agency shall advise the appellant within one day of its decision.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 30. Department of Medical Assistance Services","Chapter 150. Uninsured Medical Catastrophe Fund"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency30/chapter150/section100/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:51:17Z","sha256":"518b74b12b80a26f747c313069852b8d562445f1f7c1e888b555ff3199bf6ef0","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac30-150-90","next":"us-va/12vac30-160-10"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}