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SNAP 1506-4 CASE MANAGEMENT Board of Public Assistance Appeal and Judicial Review Supersedes: FS 1506-4 (05/01/2021) Reference: 7 CFR 273.15; ARM 37.5.331 through 37.5.334 Overview: Any party to an administrative hearing who does not agree with the hearing decision may appeal the decision. The appeal must be presented to the Board of Public Assistance Appeals, hereafter referred to as the Board. NOTE: If the party does not agree with the Board’s final decision, they may seek judicial review of the decision. APPEAL REQUEST: A request to appeal the hearing decision must be received within 15 days of mailing the decision. If a request is not filed within the 15-day period, the decision becomes final unless the party can show that good cause existing for failure to appeal timely. 1. The claimant and/or authorized representative is given an opportunity to: a. File exceptions. b. Submit briefs; and, c. Present oral argument. 2. The Department is represented by the Office of Legal Affairs. The Attorney: a. File exceptions. b. Submit briefs; and, c. Present oral argument. CONTINUING BENEFITS: Continue benefits, if appropriate, until the end of the month in which an adverse determination by the Hearing Officer is proposed. If the claimant files a request for Board appeal within 15 days, continue benefits: 1. Until the Board completes its review; and, 2. Through the end of the month in which the final decision is reached by the Board. BOARD OF APPEALS REVIEW: