Time Limits for Making a Decision
Effective Dec 16, 2016Mass. Register #1328MGL c. 6, § 207(g) MGL c. 30AOffice for Refugees and Immigrants
(1) The hearing officer must make a final decision within 30 days of the date of request for a hearing when the issue under appeal is:
- (a) the denial of the right to apply or reapply for assistance;
- (b) the denial of an application for assistance;
- (c) the failure to act on an application in a timely manner.
- (2) The hearing officer must make a decision within 60 days of the date of request for a hearing for all other appeals.
- (3) These time limits may be extended for good cause.