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What Happens When You Request a Public Assistance Hearing?
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How to Prepare
Hearing Information
- Do I need a hearing?
- How can I request a hearing?
- Can I change the hearing date?
- What if I need an interpreter?
- What if I have a disability or require an accommodation?
- What if my phone number or address changes?
- What if I want to cancel my hearing?
- What if I missed my hearing?
- Can I reapply for benefits?
- Do I need a lawyer?
Preparation for Hearing
- How do I participate?
- What do I need to know for my phone hearing?
- How long will my hearing last?
- What documents will I receive?
- What if I have documents to present at the hearing?
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What to Expect
Prehearing Conference Process
- Do I have a Prehearing Conference (PHC) or a hearing?
- What is a PHC?
- What happens at a PHC?
- How do I prepare for a phone PHC?
- What is a PHC order?
Hearing Process
- What is an exhibit?
- What is a witness?
- What is testimony?
- What is cross-examination?
- What are closing statements?
- What if I have additional documents?
- 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?