Section 337.100 How to Request a Service Appeal

Section 337

Section 337.100  How to

Request a Service Appeal

a)         The appellant shall request a service appeal in writing within

45 calendar days after the date of notice unless the issue is the removal of a

child or change of placement, then the appellant shall request a service appeal

within 10 days from the clinical placement review decision.  The appellant

shall include in the request his or her name, address, and a statement of the

intent to appeal.  The appellant may also submit a general statement of the

issues appealed and a brief written summary stating his or her position

regarding the Department's decision, and may include additional information for

the Department to consider as to why the Department should change its decision.

b)         If the appellant wishes the services to remain unchanged

during the time of the appeal, the appellant shall request an appeal in writing

within ten calendar days after the date of notice.

c)         The request for a service appeal must be in writing and shall

be submitted to the Administrative Hearings Unit, Department of Children and

Family Services, 406 E. Monroe Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701.

d)         If the appellant is unable to request a service appeal in

writing, the Department or provider agency shall provide assistance to ensure

that the request is made in writing.