The hospital must apply to the Authority for approval of a rate schedule for a new service. Announcement of the approved rate schedule must be made by the hospital to the local media in the geographic location of the hospital. The publication must state that approved rates will go into effect in thirty (30) days. Affected parties may contest the proposed rate by written notice to the Authority within two (2) weeks from the date of publication.
W. Va. Code R. § 65-5-13