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What appeal rights do I have?

June 14, 2024

A service provider may appeal 1) the denial of vendorization by a regional center, 2) a non-compliance with regulation by regional centers, or 3) the setting of a rate by the Department. There are also appeal provisions for audits. It is probably best to refer to regulations for the specifics of each type of appeal. (Title 17, Sections: Vendorization appeals, 54380, 54382, 54384, 54386, 54388, 54390; Rate appeals, 57940, 57941, 57942, 57944, 57946, 57948; Audit appeals, 50730, 50731, 50732, 50750, 50751, 50752, 50753, 50754, 50755)

Residential Facility Appeal – This is where a vendored community care facility may appeal the actions taken by a regional center regarding service level disapproval, sanctions, findings of substantial inadequacy or immediate danger, or enforcement of any requirement by the regional center which is not contained in Title 17, California Code of Regulations.

Vendorization Appeal – This process can be used to appeal a denial of vendorization application, termination of vendorization, or failure of a regional center to comply with regulations.

Rate Appeal – A vendor may appeal a rate set by the Department of Developmental Services based on errors by either the vendor or the Department, the effective date of the rate, or the denial of a rate adjustment request.

For a list of options vendors and providers have for filing appeals and complaints, please visit the DDS website.