In Michigan we have impartial hearing officers.
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Subject: DD Councils Hearing officers for grievances
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