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State of Maryland Medical Assistance Manual Revised July 2012

Summary of Procedure for Fair Hearings

You have the right to appeal this decision within 90 days from the date of this notice. If you think the decision if wrong you may:

Calling you Case Manager; Calling the State’s help line at 1-800-332-6347; Visiting your local department office; or Mailing or giving a written request for a hearing to you local department office.

The hearing will be schedule at a time and place that are convenient for you You will be expected to be present. If for any reason you cannot be present, you must notify the Office of Administrative Hearing to reschedule the hearing or to identify the person who will attend in your place. You may bring any witnesses or documents you desire to help you establish pertinent facts and to explain your circumstances. A reasonable number of persons from the general public may be admitted to the hearing if you desire.

Prior to the hearing, you may review the documents and records that the Department will use at time of the hearing and you can ask for the names of the witnesses the Department intends to call.

During the time before the hearing, if you have new or additional information you wish the Department to know about, you may request a reconsideration of your case by calling your case manger or eligibility technician.

Under some circumstances, the Department may pay for transportation and other costs if they are necessary for the proper conduct of the hearing.

All these procedures and a fuller explanation of the fair hearing process can be found in the state regulations, COMAR 10.01.04 and in federal regulations 42 C.F.R 431. 200.

You may obtain free legal aid and help through various resources, such as the Legal Aid Bureau at 1800-999-8904 or the Maryland Disability Law Center at 1800-233-7201.