Section 41.22. Service of pleadings and legal documents

Service of pleadings and legal documents must be made on the same day the pleading or legal document is filed with the Bureau as follows:

(1) Pleading. The provider that files a pleading shall serve a copy on:

(i) The program office that initiated the agency action in dispute.

(ii) The Department’s Office of General Counsel.

(2) Petition for supersedeas. The provider that files a petition for supersedeas shall serve a copy of the petition on:

(i) The program office that initiated the agency action in dispute.

(ii) The Department’s Chief Counsel.

(3) Legal document. The party that files a legal document in a provider appeal shall serve a copy of the document on each other party to the appeal.

(4) Method of service.

(i) Service must be made by delivering in person or by mailing, properly addressed with postage prepaid, one copy of the pleading or legal document.

(ii) When a legal document is filed by facsimile, service must be made by facsimile in addition to the method set forth in subparagraph (i).

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 41.92 (relating to expedited disposition procedure for certain appeals).