Withdrawn or Abandoned Hearings

Withdrawn or Abandoned Hearings A. Withdrawal of a request for hearing must be in writing and submitted by: 1. The applicant/beneficiary, or 2. The applicant/beneficiary’s representative, and 3. Bear the applicant/beneficiary’s signature or the representative’s signature. B. A state or local hearing request may be withdrawn at any time prior to the scheduled hearing or after the hearing is held, but before a decision is rendered. C. A hearing request will be considered abandoned if the applicant/beneficiary or representative: 1. Fails to appear, or 2. Is unavailable for a scheduled hearing without good cause. D. If no one is available for a hearing, the appropriate office will notify the applicant or beneficiary in writing that the hearing is dismissed unless good cause is shown for not attending. Following failure to appear for a hearing, the proposed adverse action will be taken on the case if the action is not already in effect.