(a) Requesting reconsideration. A State whose request for adjustment to the MLR standard has been denied by the Secretary may request reconsideration of that determination. A request for reconsideration must be submitted in writing to the Secretary within 10 days of her decision to deny the State's request for an adjustment, and may include any additional information in support of its request.

(b) Reconsideration determination. The Secretary will issue her determination on a State's request for reconsideration within 20 days of receiving the reconsideration request.