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COMAR 10.09.24.03

387 State of Maryland Medical Assistance Manual Revised July 2012 Summary of Procedures for Hearings

If you are dissatisfied with any decision relating to your eligibility period or service coverage, you have the right to appeal that decision to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. You may obtain the necessary forms from the local department and if you wish, someone there will assist you in filing an appeal.

Your appeal must be filed within 90 days from the notice date on the other side of this letter. The hearing will be scheduled by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, at a place and time that is convenient for you. You will be expected to be present; or if for some reason you cannot be present, you must notify the Department of the identity of the person who will attend in your place. You may represent yourself or, if you wish, you may be represented by legal counsel or by a relative, friend, or other person, although it is not required that someone else represent you. You may bring any witnesses you desire to help you establish pertinent facts and explain your circumstances. A reasonable number of persons of the general public may be admitted to the hearing if you desire this. At least six (6) days before the hearing, the local department will send you a letter containing pertinent information, including the specific reason for your wanting to appeal.

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COMAR 10.09.24.03

387 State of Maryland Medical Assistance Manual Revised July 2012 Summary of Procedures for Hearings

If you are dissatisfied with any decision relating to your eligibility period or service coverage, you have the right to appeal that decision to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. You may obtain the necessary forms from the local department and if you wish, someone there will assist you in filing an appeal.

Your appeal must be filed within 90 days from the notice date on the other side of this letter. The hearing will be scheduled by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, at a place and time that is convenient for you. You will be expected to be present; or if for some reason you cannot be present, you must notify the Department of the identity of the person who will attend in your place. You may represent yourself or, if you wish, you may be represented by legal counsel or by a relative, friend, or other person, although it is not required that someone else represent you. You may bring any witnesses you desire to help you establish pertinent facts and explain your circumstances. A reasonable number of persons of the general public may be admitted to the hearing if you desire this. At least six (6) days before the hearing, the local department will send you a letter containing pertinent information, including the specific reason for your wanting to appeal.