[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 45, Volume 1, Parts 1 to 199] [Revised as of October 1, 2000] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 45CFR150.423] [Page 648] TITLE 45--PUBLIC WELFARE AND HUMAN SERVICES PART 150--HCFA ENFORCEMENT IN GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL INSURANCE MARKETS--Table of Contents Subpart D--Administrative Hearings Sec. 150.423 Communications with the ALJ. No party or person (except employees of the ALJ's office) may communicate in any way with the ALJ on any matter at issue in a case, unless on notice and opportunity for both parties to participate. This provision does not prohibit a party or person from inquiring about the status of a case or asking routine questions concerning administrative functions or procedures.