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If $1,180 or more is still in controversy following the Medicare Appeals Council's decision, judicial review before a Federal District Court judge may be requested. The appellant must request a Federal District Court hearing within 60 days of receipt of the Medicare Appeals Council's decision. Filing a Request for Judicial Review The Medicare Appeals Council's decision will contain information about the procedures for requesting judicial review. Please note that the amount in controversy required to request a judicial review is increased annually by the percentage increase in the medical care component of the consumer price index for all urban consumers. The amount in controversy for 2008 is $1,180.
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