42 C.F.R. § 423.653 Designation of hearing officer.
Title 42 - Public Health
CMS designates a hearing officer to conduct the hearing. The hearing officer need not be an ALJ.
Title 42: Public Health
PART 423—VOLUNTARY MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFIT
Subpart N—Medicare Contract Determinations and Appeals
§ 423.653 Designation of hearing officer.
