Timeliness
Published 03/02/2021
Appeals may be submitted for partially or fully denied services, as long as the service has “appeal rights.” If you are dissatisfied with an initial claim determination, you have the right to request an appeal. There are several appeal levels and each level must be processed before proceeding to the next level. There are time limits for filing the appeal. Find tools here to determine timeliness of your appeal.
| Appeals | Time Limit |
|---|---|
| Redetermination (initial appeal) | 120 days from the date of receipt of the initial claim determination notice. The notice of initial determination is presumed to be received 5 days from the date of the notice. |
| Reconsideration - Qualified Independent Contractor (QIC) |
180 days from receipt of the redetermination |
| Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) | 60 days from receipt of the QIC decision |
| Departmental Appeals Board Review (DAB)/Appeals Council | 60 days from the date of the ALJ decision or dismissal |
| Federal District Court Review | 60 days from the date of the Appeals Council decision |