S.C. Code Regs. § § 126-150

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 126-150 - Definitions

A. Agency--The Department of Health and Human Services and its employees.

B. Appeal--The formal process of review and adjudication of Agency determinations, which shall be afforded to any person possessing a right to appeal pursuant to statutory, regulatory and/or contractual law; Provided, that to the extent that an appellant's appellate rights are in any way limited by contract with the Agency or assigned to the Agency, said contractual provision shall control.

C. Hearing Officer--Any Agency employee appointed by the Director to make Decisions either affirming or reversing Agency program determinations by setting forth findings of fact and conclusions of law in appeals arising under this regulation.

D. Person--An individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision, or public or private agency or organization.

E. Provider--A person who provides services to individuals under programs administered by the Agency.

S.C. Code Regs. § 126-150

Amended by State Register Volume 21, Issue No. 3, eff March 28, 1997.