Scheduling the Hearing

Scheduling the Hearing A. When a local hearing is requested, the regional office will notify the applicant/beneficiary or representative in writing of the time and date of the local hearing. B. When a state hearing is requested, the hearing officer assigned to the case will notify the applicant/beneficiary or representative in writing of the time and date of the state hearing. C. The notice scheduling the time and date of a state or local hearing must be mailed to the applicant or beneficiary at least five (5) days before the day the hearing is scheduled. A hearing pamphlet will be included with the letter scheduling either a local or state hearing.