Fair Hearings – Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Website

Visit the OTDA Website for Information on the following topics:

• Fair Hearings
• How to Request a Fair Hearing
• Request an Adjournment or Reopening
• How to Cancel a Fair Hearing
• Request Compliance with a Fair Hearing Decision
• Telephonic Hearings
• Client Notices
• Search the Fair Hearing Decision Archive

Frequent FAQs:

1. What are some of the reasons why I might need a Fair Hearing?
2. How do I ask for a Fair Hearing?
3. Are there time limits for requesting a Fair Hearing?
4. Will I continue to receive my benefits while I’m waiting for my hearing?
5. How will I know if my benefits will continue?
6. How will I know if my electronic request was received?
7. How will I know when my hearing is scheduled?
8. What happens if I have an emergency?
9. What if I am unable to attend my Fair Hearing on the scheduled date?
10. What if I am disabled and unable to attend a Fair Hearing?
11. What happens if I do not appear for my Fair Hearing and I have not requested nor been given an adjournment?
12. What do I do if I no longer want to have a Fair Hearing?
13. How do I get ready for my Fair Hearing?
14. What should I bring to the Fair Hearing?
15. Am I required to have someone represent me at the Fair Hearing?
16. Who will be at the Fair Hearing?
17. What if I have expenses related to my Fair Hearing?
18. When and how will I get a decision?
19. What happens if the decision says I won my Fair Hearing?