The home office of a chain organization has no separate right to an individual hearing under this article. Where a provider in a chain organization disputes an audit or examination finding concerning the allocation of home office costs, other related entity costs or any other matter affecting all or some of the providers in the chain organization, all providers in the chain organization that are affected by the issue in dispute shall be made parties to the proceedings for the purpose of resolution of that issue only, in accordance with Section 51030.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51018
Note: Authority cited: Sections 14105, 14124.5, and 14171, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14171, Welfare and Institutions Code.