42 CFR § 456.126
Time limits for final decision and notification of adverse decision
June 11, 2020
Except as required under §456.127, the UR plan must provide that the committee makes a final decision on a beneficiary's need for admission and gives notice of an adverse final decision—
(a) Within two working days after admission, for an individual who is receiving Medicaid at that time; or
(b) Within two working days after the hospital is notified of the application for Medicaid, for an individual who applies while in the hospital.