The MCO will submit documents related to the decision about your services to OAH prior to the state fair hearing. You may also submit documents to OAH prior to the state fair hearing. OAH will schedule a state fair hearing about the MCO's decision within one or two months of the date of your state fair hearing request. OAH must reach its decision usually within 30 calendar days of the state fair hearing date.
If you asked for an expedited (fast) appeal with the MCO, and the MCO approved the request and made a decision about your appeal within 72 hours, then you may ask for a fast state fair hearing due to an urgent medical need. OAH will schedule a state fair hearing and make a decision within 3 business days following receipt of your request for a fast state fair hearing.