The applicant or recipient, or his representative, must be given an opportunity to—
(a)
Examine at a reasonable time before the date of the hearing and during the hearing:
(1)
The content of the applicant's or recipient's case file; and
(2)
All documents and records to be used by the State or local agency or the skilled nursing facility or nursing facility at the hearing;
(c)
Establish all pertinent facts and circumstances;
(d)
Present an argument without undue interference; and
(e)
Question or refute any testimony or evidence, including opportunity to confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses.
[44 FR 17932, Mar. 29, 1979, as amended at 57 FR 56506, Nov. 30, 1992]