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Chapter 5: Administrative Hearing Rights, Overpayments, IPV’s and Suspected Fraud

5.0 LAA’s Role in Administrative Hearing Process As part of the administrative hearing process, the Local Administering Agency (LAA) is responsible for the following actions: 1. Informing the Applicant of Appeal Rights Ensure that the applicant is notified of their right to request a fair hearing if they disagree with the eligibility decision.

2. Assisting with the Appeal Request Provide assistance to applicants in completing the Request for Fair Hearing form, if needed.

3. Offering a Pre-Hearing Conference Extend an opportunity for a pre-hearing conference with the applicant to attempt to resolve the issue prior to the scheduled administrative hearing.

4.Submitting the Pre-Hearing Packet Prepare and issue a Pre-Hearing Packet to both the applicant and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) at least six (6) days before the scheduled hearing date.

5. Participating in the Administrative Hearing Attend the hearing and actively participate in presenting the agency’s case.

5.0.1 Administrative Hearing A representative from the Local Administering Agency (LAA) must attend the administrative hearing and present the agency’s case, bringing the complete hearing packet to the proceeding. When available, the State OHEP Staff will also attend to provide additional support.

Updated May 2025