In Nebraska, the Director of our DD Services serves as the hearing officer when people file grievances or disputes about decisions made by their office regarding eligibility, service amounts, etc. A question has arisen about the need to have an impartial hearing officer at the agency level. Could you tell me who in your state hears these complaints or grievances – an employee of the agency or an impartial hearing officer? Thanks.

 

Mary Gordon

Nebraska Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities

P.O. Box 95026

Lincoln, NE 68509-5026

402.471.0143

xxxxxx@nebraska.gov