scheduling hearings, see M21-1, Part I, 4.3, and EPs for hearing requests, see M21-4, Appendix B. 4. Sending Final Decision Notice This topic contains information on sending a final decision notice, including Introduction requirement for sending a final decision notice required elements of the final decision notice, and procedure for sending a final decision notice. July 5, 2015 Change Date The final decision notice must be sent to the last address of record for the a. Requirement for Sending a Final Decision beneficiary, and Notice designated representative (if any). beneficiary’s For more information on determining where to send a notice, see Reference: M21-1, Part I, 2.B.3.b. Every final decision notice, like a contemporaneous notice, must include the b. Required Elements of the following elements: Final Decision Notice statement of decision (including new rate(s), if applicable) statement of applicable effective date(s) reasons for decision overpayment information, and appeal rights. There is no need to re-summarize in the final decision notice any Note: evidence referenced in the advance notice. For more information on References: when to provide a summary of evidence in a decision notice, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 2.B.1.e, and notification requirements, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 2.B.1.
scheduling hearings, see M21-1, Part I, 4.3, and EPs for hearing requests, see M21-4, Appendix B. 4. Sending Final Decision Notice Introduction This topic contains information on sending a final decision notice, including requirement for sending a final decision notice required elements of the final decision notice, and procedure for sending a final decision notice. Change Date July 5, 2015 a. Requirement for Sending a Final Decision Notice The final decision notice must be sent to the last address of record for the beneficiary, and beneficiary’s designated representative (if any). Reference: For more information on determining where to send a notice, see M21-1, Part I, 2.B.3.b. b. Required Elements of the Final Decision Notice Every final decision notice, like a contemporaneous notice, must include the following elements: statement of decision (including new rate(s), if applicable) statement of applicable effective date(s) reasons for decision overpayment information, and appeal rights. Note: There is no need to re-summarize in the final decision notice any evidence referenced in the advance notice. References: For more information on when to provide a summary of evidence in a decision notice, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 2.B.1.e, and notification requirements, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 2.B.1.