Appeals Representative
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The Appeals Representative is defined by state regulations to be an
agent of the county or county welfare department (CWD). As such, the Appeals
Representative is responsible for representing the county in State Hearing
process. The administrative law judge
(ALJ) is an agent of the State who is responsible for conducting the hearing
and ensuring that an applicant/recipient (aka: claimant) who has filed an
appeal receives an impartial hearing and fair decision. |
Appeal Representative Responsibility
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General Responsibility: · Review of the case and applicable state and county
regulations, and assist the applicant/recipient (aka: claimant) in the appeal
process. · Presentation of the County’s position during the
hearing and ensuring compliance with State hearing decisions. ·
Inform claimants of their rights under the appeals
process, including the right to: o Receive adequate timely notice; o Legal representation; o Present evidence and/or witnesses in support of their
position; o Cross examine County witnesses; and o Ask pertinent questions of the Appeal Representative regarding the County’s position. |