This notice announces an administrative hearing to be held on December 8, 2006, at 2201 6th Street, Suite 1101, Seattle, Washington 98121, to reconsider CMS' decision to disapprove Oregon State plan amendment 05003.

Closing Date: Requests to participate in the hearing as a party must be received by the presiding officer by October 23, 2006.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS) : Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services