A searchable database of Minnesota Department of Human Services fair hearings appeals is available. The decisions go back to July 2001.
The following information was taken directly from the DHS website:
The Appeals and Regulations Division of the Department of Human Services (DHS) conducts fair hearings when applicants or recipients appeal delays in their applications or denials, reductions, suspensions or terminations of financial assistance or social services.
Applicants who have applied for or are getting financial help, Medical Assistance, Food Stamps or social services may request a fair hearing if:
• The county agency does not act quickly enough and the applicant thinks it has gone beyond the legal time limit.
• The county agency decides the applicant cannot get help.
• The county agency providing the applicant with assistance or services reduces or stops them.
• The state agency denies the applicant a specific medical service.
A human services judge, who has not been involved in the decision the applicant is appealing, will look at the facts in the case. He or she will look at the evidence and hear arguments by the applicant and the county agency. Every effort is made to get all information needed to arrive at a fair decision based on the law. The hearing may be conducted by telephone unless the applicant objects.
Source: Govt Relations Committee of MALL
