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      • About the Office of Administrative Hearings
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Public Assistance Hearings

 Hearing Information

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  • What if I need an interpreter?
  • What if I need an accommodation?
  • What if my phone number or address change?
  • What if I want to cancel my hearing?
  • Can I reapply for benefits?

 Preparation for Hearing

  • How do I prepare?
  • What documents will I receive?
  • How do I participate?
  • How do I prepare for a phone hearing?
  • How long will my hearing last?

 Resources

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What to Expect 
Public Assistance Hearings

 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?

 Prehearing Conference Process

  • What is a Prehearing Conference (PHC)?
  • What happens at a PHC?
  • Do I have a PHC or a hearing?
  • How do I prepare for a phone hearing?
  • What is a PHC order?
 
After the Hearing 
Public Assistance Hearings

 What to Expect After the Hearing

  • How does the judge decide my case?
  • When will I get a decision?
  • What if I disagree with the decision?

 

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