Hearing Requests

OAH can only accept 2 types of hearing requests online:

  • Most Health Care Authority (HCA) cases with the exception of Apple Health (MAGI) appeals
  • Public Assistance cases

File an appeal:

If you need assistance to file these appeals, you may also call OAH at (360) 407-2700 or (800) 583-8271.


Information for filing other types of appeals:

Unemployment

To request an appeal, contact the Employment Security Department at:

Website: esd.wa.gov

Learn more about appeals ;

Telephone: (800) 318-6022

Fax: (800) 301-1795

Learn more about the OAH unemployment hearing process.

Child Support

To request an appeal, contact the Division of Child Support at:;

Website: www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/division-child-support

Telephone: (800) 442-5437

Learn more about the OAH child support hearing process.

Other

In most cases, OAH cannot directly accept requests for hearing.

If you disagree with an agency notice, read it carefully. It has instructions on how to appeal. It is your responsibility to follow those instructions. If you do not, you may lose your right to appeal.

If you have questions, please call OAH at (360) 407-2700 or (800) 583-8271.