Fair Hearings - Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance Website

Visit the OTDA Website for Information on the following topics:

  • Fair Hearings

  • How to Request a Fair Hearing

  • Request an Adjournment or Reopening

  • How to Cancel a Fair Hearing

  • Request Compliance with a Fair Hearing Decision

  • Telephonic Hearings

  • Client Notices

  • Search the Fair Hearing Decision Archive

Frequent FAQs:

  1. What are some of the reasons why I might need a Fair Hearing?

  2. How do I ask for a Fair Hearing?

  3. Are there time limits for requesting a Fair Hearing?

  4. Will I continue to receive my benefits while I’m waiting for my hearing?

  5. How will I know if my benefits will continue?

  6. How will I know if my electronic request was received?

  7. How will I know when my hearing is scheduled?

  8. What happens if I have an emergency?

  9. What if I am unable to attend my Fair Hearing on the scheduled date?

  10. What if I am disabled and unable to attend a Fair Hearing?

  11. What happens if I do not appear for my Fair Hearing and I have not requested nor been given an adjournment?

  12. What do I do if I no longer want to have a Fair Hearing?

  13. How do I get ready for my Fair Hearing?

  14. What should I bring to the Fair Hearing?

  15. Am I required to have someone represent me at the Fair Hearing?

  16. Who will be at the Fair Hearing?

  17. What if I have expenses related to my Fair Hearing?

  18. When and how will I get a decision?

  19. What happens if the decision says I won my Fair Hearing?

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