Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 65-22-8 - Final Order; Requests for Hearings8.1. An order by the Authority temporarily approving or temporarily denying a proposed discount contract in accordance with this rule is not a final decision under W. Va. Code '16-29B-13, and only an order denying or approving the proposed discount contract in the regular rate review procedure as set forth in W. Va. Code ''16-29B-20 and 21 is a final decision under W. Va. Code '16-29B-13.8.2. Any affected person may request the Authority to conduct an administrative hearing in connection with the final approval or final denial of a proposed discount contract as set forth in subsection 7.1 of this rule by filing a written request for an administrative hearing with the Authority within ten (10) days after the date of the final order.8.3. The Authority shall conduct the administrative hearing within thirty (30) days of the filing of the request for an administrative hearing unless upon a showing of good cause or by mutual agreement of all parties to the proceeding the Authority establishes a later date.8.4. At the conclusion of the administrative hearing, the parties shall submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law or legal briefs if required by the Authority.8.5. The Authority may conduct a prehearing conference in accordance with Rule 16 of the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure. If an order is first obtained from the Authority, the parties may engage in discovery as provided by the West Virginia Rules of Civil Procedure.