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An overview of the procedures for appeals of state agency decions in Massachusetts.  Includes: Frequently Asked Questions about Appeals from Administrative Agency Decisions under General Laws ch.30A Administrative Appeals: Transcripts FAQ 30A Administrative Appeals Checklist 30A…

DTA's Request for an Appeal. English DOH-10 Spanish DOH-10 (S)   Please note that as of the summer of 2009, administration of the Emergency Assistance (EA) program was transferred from DTA to DHCD.  Therefore, you should not use the DTA forms to file an appeal of an…

This Bulletin serves as a reminder that when clients inform the Department that they disagree with a decision from the Division of Hearings, they can file for judicial review in Superior Court. If the applicant or client wishes to have a judicial review, s/he must file a Complaint for Judicial…

From the DTA Mailbox If you have any questions on this column or other policy and procedural material, please have your manager or supervisor contact the DTA Mailbox. Q. 1. The last time I represented the Department at a hearing, I realized I forgot to bring copies of certain documents that were…

Overview Currently, applicants and clients (hereafter referred to as clients) who wish to withdraw their Fair Hearings appeal must do so in writing. This generates unnecessary paperwork for clients and Department staff. State Letter 1365 (effective December 6, 2013) allows clients to request a…

Case workers should be writing detailed case narratives on Beacon.

The DOH "Manual for Hearing Officers" was never updated from DPW days. The Division of Hearings confirmed that this was still the manual in use as of 2014.

**Mansfield v. Gallant (Civ. Action #93-0859) (Worcester Superior Ct. 4/15/94) Ct. reversed dismissal of a fair hearing request in a 30A challenge. Plaintiff's right to hearing guaranteed by MGL c 118E & c. 18 §16, 106 CMR §§343.245 & 343.230. DPW cannot delegate its…