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BAM 600 37 of 50 HEARINGS BPB 2026-014 5-1-2026

BRIDGES ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Requests for In- Person Hearings All Programs The client or AHR may indicate in the hearing request the desire for an in-person hearing. The notice of hearing also instructs the client and AHR to call MOAHR to request an in-person hearing. In-person hearings are conducted in the local office that serves the client. Late Arrival for the Hearing All Programs Hearings will be held on the scheduled date if the client or AHR arrives within 15 minutes of the scheduled time. If the client or AHR arrives more than 15 minutes late, do not send the person away. Immediately call MOAHR for direction on how to proceed. Whenever possible, the hearing will be held on the scheduled date if MOAHR determines good cause exists for the late arrival. Failure to Appear for the Hearing All Programs Contact MOAHR if the client or AHR does not appear for the hearing within 15 minutes of the scheduled time. Do not take negative action until written authorization from MOAHR has been received. If the client or AHR later contacts MDHHS to have the hearing rescheduled, tell the person to do one of the following: • Write MOAHR at P.O. Box 30639, Lansing, MI, 48909-8139. • Call MOAHR at the toll-free number included on the notice of hearing. Persons at the Hearing All Programs An AHR may appear at the hearing with or without the client. Attendance of support person(s) is allowed, unless the ALJ