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MS 0465 (2) B. If there is no new evidence or worsened condition or the client does not want to resubmit information for an MRT determination, submit a Request for Hearing, Appeal or Withdrawal through the Worker Portal by accessing the Hearings tab at the top of the navigation page. Advise the client of his/her right to request continuation of benefits pending the hearing and the obligation to repay benefits if the hearing officer does not rule in his/her favor. C. At the hearing, the client may present new medical information such as hospital records, new test results, a new specialist’s report, or appointment to support his/her claim of incapacity/disability. D. When a hearing involves an MRT determination, take a copy of the last packet of medical information, including form PA-601T and PA-601T, Sup. A, Supplement to Referral for Determination or Redetermination of Incapacity/Disability, if appropriate, that MRT used to make the determination along with several blank forms MRT-15 that can be completed, if needed, and form PA-6, Incapacity Determination, or form PA-610, Certification of Permanent and Total Disability, to the hearing. If this is done, and the client presents new medical information, the hearing officer can submit the information along with the interim order directly to MRT. Otherwise, the worker is responsible for submitting the information to MRT. E. At the hearing: 1. If the client does not provide any new evidence, the hearing officer drafts a recommended order based on the information presented by both parties. 2. If the client provides new medical evidence, the hearing officer drafts the interim order to remand the case to MRT for a redetermination. The interim order lists the new medical evidence to be considered by MRT. a. If all the information is available at the hearing, the hearing officer can send the redetermination request and interim order directly to MRT. b. If all the information is not available at the hearing, the worker is responsible for obtaining the information needed and submitting it to MRT. The worker must submit the request for redetermination to MRT within seven calendar days of the hearing. F. Once the request for redetermination is submitted to MRT, MRT has 30 calendar days from the date of the interim order to make a determination. If MRT needs additional time, it can request a 30-day extension. G. MRT will send form PA-6/PA-610 to the hearing officer. If it is a denial, MRT will also send the new information on which the redetermination was made. The hearing officer makes a decision based on additional information. H. [After 30 days, or 60 days, if an extension was granted, if the hearing officer has not received the MRT determination, a recommended order can be drafted without MRT input. A final order is required to be issued by the Cabinet Secretary/Secretary’s Designee. If the Agency is upheld in the final order, the client can request an appeal.