This page relates to the Modified Adjusted Gross Income program, which is part of Apple Health. If you have questions about how to prepare for hearings involving other Health Care Authority programs, please contact HCA at (800) 562-3022.
How to Prepare
General Hearing Information
- Do I need a hearing?
- How can I request a hearing?
- Can I change the hearing date?
- What if I want to cancel my hearing?
- What if my phone number or address changes?
- What if I need an interpreter?
- What if I have a disability and require an accommodation?
- Do I need a lawyer?
Preparation for Hearing
Helpful Information
What to Expect
Prehearing Process
- What is a Prehearing Conference (PHC)?
- What is the difference between a PHC and a hearing?
- What do I need to know first?
- How do I prepare for a phone PHC?
- How do I participate?
- How long will my PHC last?
- What happens at a PHC?
- What is a PHC Order?
- What happens if I miss my PHC?
- Can I change the PHC date?
Motion Process
Hearing Process
- What is an exhibit?
- What is testimony?
- What is cross-examination?
- What is a witness?
- What are closing statements?
- What happens if I miss my hearing?
After your Hearing
What to Expect After your Hearing
- How does the judge decide my case?
- When will I get a decision?
- What if I disagree with the decision?
Questions about your appeal?
Please note: The Office of Administrative Hearings is separate and independent from Health Care Authority (HCA).
HCA contact information:
- 1-800-562-3022
- medsah@hca.wa.gov