If you are dissatified with an initial claim determination, you have the right to request an appeal. There are several appeal levels and each level must be processed before proceeding to the next level. Following are the available appeal levels, amount in controversy thresholds and the time limits for filing an appeal.

Appeals	Time Limit	Minimum Amount in Controversy	Notes
Redetermination (initial appeal)	120 days from the date of the initial claim determination notice	None	A Redetermination Request must be completed before filing a Reconsideration Request with the QIC
Reconsideration - Qualified Independent Contractor (QIC)	180 days from receipt of the redetermination	None	Include a copy of the redetermination notice with any QIC request
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)	60 days from receipt of the QIC decision	Requests made before January 1, 2008 - $120	The QIC decision letter will provide the HHS OMHA office to which an ALJ request is mailed
Departmental Appeals Board Review (DAB) / Appeals Council	60 days from the date of the ALJ decision or dismissal	None
Federal District Court Review	60 days from the date of the Appeals Council decision	Requests made on or after January 1, 2008 - $1,180. Requests made on or after January 1, 2009 -  $1,220.