R986-100-127. Notice of Hearing

(1) Each interested party will be notified by mail at least 10 days before the hearing. (2) Advance written notice of the hearing may be waived if the party and Department agree. (3) The notice shall contain: (a)(i) the time, date, and place, or conditions of the hearing. (ii) If the hearing will be conducted by telephone, the notice will provide the number for the party to call and a notice that the party may call the number collect; (b) the legal issues to be decided or reason for the hearing; (c) the consequences of not appearing; (d) the procedures and limitations for requesting rescheduling; and (e) notification that the party may examine the case file before the hearing. (4)(i) If a party has designated a person or professional organization as the party's agent, notice of the hearing will be sent to that agent. (ii) Notice sent to a party's agent is notice to the party. (5) When a new issue arises during the hearing or under other unusual circumstances, advance written notice may be waived, if the Department and each party agree, after a full verbal explanation of the issues and potential results. (6) Each party must notify any representative, including legal counsel, and any witness of the time and place of the hearing and make necessary arrangements for their participation. (7) The notice of hearing will be translated, either in writing or verbally, for certain clients participating in the RRP program in accordance with RRP regulations.