Levels of Appeals and Time Limits for Filing

Request a Redetermination

The first level of appeal is the redetermination and is carried out by the MAC.

  • Time limit to initiate = 120 days from date of receipt of the initial determination notice
  • Time limit to complete the review = 60 days
  • Amount in controversy = no minimum amount

Redeterminations may be submitted electronically or in writing.

Submit Your Redetermination Request

RECOMMENDED - Use NGSConnex

You can submit your redetermination requests using our free, secure Internet portal, NGSConnex. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the NGSConnex User Guide to submit your redetermination. If supporting documentation needs to be included with the redetermination, follow the instructions to add the documentation.

Note: There are no file size limitations to the attachments that can be submitted in NGSConnex; the only file types not accepted are: .xml, .log and .cfg.

Note: If there are multiple services on the same claim in question (same ICN), you only need to submit a single redetermination/reopening request. You should not submit multiple redetermination/reopening requests for the same claim.

By Mail

To request an appeal in writing, complete the Part A Redetermination Request Form – Level 1 and return to the appropriate National Government Services appeals mailing address.

J6 Mailing Address:

National Government Services, Inc.
Appeals Department
P.O. Box 6474
Indianapolis, IN 46206-6474

JK Mailing Address:

National Government Services, Inc.
Appeals Department
P.O. Box 7111
Indianapolis, IN 46207-7111

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