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GROUP REVIEWS: An Administrative Review may be held for a group when the: 1. Claimants agree to participate in a group rather than individually. 2. Cases involve related issues of State and/or Federal law, regulations, or policies; and, 3. Claimants (or representatives) involved must each be allotted time to present their case. RESCHEDULING: If the claimant cannot appear at the date and time initially set for the administrative review, reschedule it to a time and date that is more convenient for the claimant. If the claimant does not appear at the rescheduled conference, reschedule it again if the claimant has good cause as described below. GOOD CAUSE: The claimant may claim good cause for failure to appear at the scheduled Administrative Review conference because: 1. There is a temporary breakdown in transportation or childcare arrangements, NOTE: Transportation is considered to be available if the claimant has the use of a private vehicle, public transportation, or can ride with someone else, provided the claimant is not required to accept a ride under circumstances which a reasonable person would consider dangerous or unsuitable. 2. A temporary severe illness or injury serious enough to prevent attending the meeting. 3. Severe weather conditions which make travel impossible or dangerous as experienced by others in the community; or, 4. Any other circumstance which is beyond the claimant's control. REVERSAL/MODIFICATION ACTION: At any time during an Administrative Review, an adverse action may be reversed or modified, if circumstances warrant such action. In that case, a hearing does not need to be held unless the claimant protests the modified adverse action. If the claimant is satisfied with the modified/reversed determination, they must withdraw their appeal request. EFFECTS ON HEARING RIGHTS: An Administrative Review does not diminish, delay, or void the claimant's right to an administrative hearing. When the Administrative Review does not resolve questions and issues relating to the adverse action to the claimant's satisfaction, the Hearing Officer must proceed with the hearing. FAILURE TO APPEAR: When the claimant (or representative) fails to appear for an Administrative Review, without good cause, the Department’s representative will: 1. Dismiss the Administrative Review.