15 Miss. Code. R. 9-97-4.6.5
This appeal process is only applicable when the MSDH does not follow the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the awarding of a grant to a center under the MQHC Grant Program. The appeal process shall proceed as follows:
The applicant must submit a written correspondence to the MSDH, Office of Primary Care Liaison (return receipt requested) indicating that the applicant would like to appeal the MSDH's decision. The correspondence must also state why the applicant believes the decision should be reconsidered. The applicant's appeal correspondence must be received in the Office of Primary Care Liaison within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of the applicant's grant denial letter.
The State Health Officer or his designee will be notified of the MQHC Grant Program applicant's request for an appeal.
The State Health Officer or his designee may meet with the Advisory Council and the applicant for discussion of the applicant's appeal request. Only the original information submitted in the proposal/application may be utilized for discussion. The State Health Officer or his designee will make a decision regarding funding. This decision shall be final.
The applicant will be notified in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of the date that the decision is made.
15 Miss. Code. R. 9-97-4.6.5