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BAM 600 46 of 50 HEARINGS BPB 2026-014 5-1-2026

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

REHEARING/ RECONSIDERATION All Programs A rehearing is a full hearing which is granted when either of the fol- lowing occur: • The original hearing record is inadequate for purposes of judicial review. • There is newly discovered evidence that existed at the time of the original hearing that could affect the outcome of the original hearing decision. A reconsideration is a paper review of the facts, law and any new evidence or legal arguments. It is granted when the original hearing record is adequate for purposes of judicial review and a rehearing is not necessary, but one of the parties believes the ALJ failed to accurately address all the relevant issues raised in the hearing request. Rehearing/ Reconsideration Requests All Programs The department, Office of the Attorney General, MDE, client or AHR may file a written request for rehearing/reconsideration. Request a rehearing/reconsideration when one of the following exists: • Newly discovered evidence that existed at the time of the original hearing that could affect the outcome of the original hearing decision. • Misapplication of manual policy or law in the hearing decision, which led to a wrong conclusion. • Typographical, mathematical or other obvious error in the hearing decision that affects the rights of the client. • Failure of the ALJ to address in the hearing decision relevant issues raised in the hearing request.

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BAM 600 46 of 50 HEARINGS BPB 2026-014 5-1-2026

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

REHEARING/ RECONSIDERATION All Programs A rehearing is a full hearing which is granted when either of the fol- lowing occur: • The original hearing record is inadequate for purposes of judicial review. • There is newly discovered evidence that existed at the time of the original hearing that could affect the outcome of the original hearing decision. A reconsideration is a paper review of the facts, law and any new evidence or legal arguments. It is granted when the original hearing record is adequate for purposes of judicial review and a rehearing is not necessary, but one of the parties believes the ALJ failed to accurately address all the relevant issues raised in the hearing request. Rehearing/ Reconsideration Requests All Programs The department, Office of the Attorney General, MDE, client or AHR may file a written request for rehearing/reconsideration. Request a rehearing/reconsideration when one of the following exists: • Newly discovered evidence that existed at the time of the original hearing that could affect the outcome of the original hearing decision. • Misapplication of manual policy or law in the hearing decision, which led to a wrong conclusion. • Typographical, mathematical or other obvious error in the hearing decision that affects the rights of the client. • Failure of the ALJ to address in the hearing decision relevant issues raised in the hearing request.