The ALJ is a representative of the Department throughout the hearing process. As such, the ALJ makes a written recommendation…
Medicaid eligibility determinations must be based on “ascertainable standards.” See J. Perkins, Issue brief: Appeal Rights and Medicaid Benefits citing…
A record must be kept in all contested cases. 42 C.F.R. § 431.244 provides: (b) The record must consist only…
In preparing the original version of these materials several years ago, I spoke with one of the Administrative Law Judges…
Same rules as non-jury civil cases The rules of evidence applicable in civil nonjury trials apply in administrative hearings. O.C.G.A.…
The Applicant and DFCS have the right to the following: 1. Bring and/or subpoena witnesses; 2. Establish all pertinent facts…
The fair hearing or the appeal from agency review must give the applicant a de novo hearing if requested. 42…
As a general rule, discovery is not permitted in any proceeding before an ALJ, except to the extent specifically authorized…
Form All requests made to the Administrative Law Judge shall be made by motion. Unless made during the hearing, motions…
Form; timing A Motion for Summary Determination may be filed no later than thirty days prior to the date a…