CMS has published a notice announcing the annual adjustment in the amount in controversy (AIC) threshold amounts for Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearings and judicial review under the Medicare appeals process. Specifically, the calendar year 2015 AIC threshold amounts are $150 for ALJ hearings and $1,460 for judicial review. These amounts are effective for requests for ALJ hearings and judicial review filed on or after January 1, 2015.