Section 641.3.22. Appeals.

The department shall cause an applicant to be notified of the department’s decision to approve or deny an application or to place an applicant on the child hearing aids and audiologic services wait list. In the event an applicant is dissatisfied with the department’s decision, the applicant may submit a formal appeal in writing to the EHDI advisory committee. Such request shall be delivered in person or shall be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to EHDI Advisory Committee, Iowa Department of Public Health, Lucas State Office Building, 321 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319. Upon receipt of such an appeal, the EHDI advisory committee shall review the case and issue a written determination within 15 days of receipt of the request. The decision shall refer to the applicant by initials or other nonidentifying means. The EHDI advisory committee’s decision shall be final and binding. This appeal process does not constitute a contested case proceeding as defined in Iowa Code chapter 17A.

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