*** The Health Care Programs Manual (HCPM) has been replaced by the Minnesota Health Care Programs Eligibility Policy Manual (EPM) as of June 1, 2016. Please refer to the EPM for current health care program policy information. ***
Effective: May 1, 2009 |
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27.20 - Appeal Hearing Reimbursement |
Archived: June 1, 2016 (Previous Version) |
Reimburse clients for reasonable and necessary expenses they incur to attend in-person hearings or telephone hearings held at a location other than the client's home, such as the county agency. Follow your agency’s access services plan when reimbursing hearing expenses. Require documentation of expenses.
Examples include:
l Transportation costs to and from the hearing for clients, their authorized representatives, and any witnesses. Use the current IRS flat rate for self-employment transportation. See Self-Employment Transportation.
l Childcare costs.
l Payment for a medical assessment.
l Cost of interpreter services.
l Cost of copying.