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H. A facility that has been determined to be an IMD may, following a period of not less than six (6) months, submit a written request to EOHHS requesting a redetermination survey when changes have been made in its overall character and patient mix such that the administrator of the facility believes it would no longer qualify as an IMD. EOHHS shall respond to such requests by conducting a redetermination survey. 1. If the IMD redetermination survey finds that the facility no longer meets the definition of an IMD as set forth herein, EOHHS shall provide the facility with the effective date that the facility is not an IMD, to allow the facility to initiate vendor payment for all eligible individuals. 2. If the redetermination survey finds that the facility continues to be an IMD, the facility shall be notified of the determination, the basis for the determination, that it has thirty (30) days from the date the notice was mailed to exercise its appeal rights, and that if the facility does not exercise its appeal rights within that time frame it may not request another redetermination survey for at least six (6) months from the date of the determination. 7.5 Administrative Hearings A. As appropriate, an administrative hearing may be held pursuant to Subchapter 05 Part 2 of this Chapter. B. The hearing officer must issue her or his decision in writing in accordance with Subchapter 05 Part 2 of this Chapter. If the decision is made that the claim does not meet the requirements for offset, EOHHS must take appropriate corrective action.