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showing the reason for disagreement with the hearing officer’s decision and any views or arguments on any issue of fact or law presented. The commissioner will reject a request for rehearing if it is untimely or if the request fails to state any facts, which, if true would permit reversal of the hearing officer’s decision. The commissioner will, in a notice that a request for a rehearing has been accepted, set a time and place for rehearing. The hearing officer shall follow the procedure set out at 7 AAC 72.430(c) in conducting the rehearing. The commissioner will issue a final decision within 60 days after the request for a rehearing. (Eff. 3/30/85, Register 93) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.30.660 Article 10. Mental Health Treatment Assistance Program. Rule 7 AAC 72.500. Purpose of 7 AAC 72.500 — 7 AAC 72.540 7 AAC 72.510. Rate of reimbursement for mental health services 7 AAC 72.520. Mental health services eligible for financial assistance 7 AAC 72.530. Application for financial assistance 7 AAC 72.540. Decision regarding eligibility for financial assistance 7 AAC 72.500. Purpose of 7 AAC 72.500 — 7 AAC 72.540. The purpose of 7 AAC 72.500 — 7 AAC 72.540 is to

(1) establish the rates to be paid for certain mental health services that are provided to persons eligible for financial assistance under AS 47.31.010;

(2) identify the types and level of mental health services for which financial assistance is available to eligible persons;

(3) set standards for verifying eligibility under AS 47.31.020; and

(4) set additional standards to interpret or implement AS 47.31. (Eff. 3/16/2001, Register 157) Statutory Authority: