Fair Hearing Requests – Quick Guide: How to Request a Fair Hearing for all programs except SNAP:

• Requests must be in writing and signed by the requesting party.
• SNAP: Requests may be made verbally or in writing.

Preferred method:
Submit the H-1 “Request for Hearing” form (13MP001E). However, any written request (email or attached document) is acceptable.

⚠️ Important:

• An H-1 form is required for every hearing request, even if the request was not made via a H-1.
• If the request is verbal (SNAP) or written without an H-1, the caseworker completes the “Case Information” section.
• Always include the case worker and supervisor names.
• Do not delay submitting a hearing request—send it immediately to the Appeals Unit along with a copy of the NOTICE.

Submitting the Hearing Request

All hearing requests must be submitted electronically using the ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING REQUEST Form (Microsoft Forms)
Available via:

• office.com – Administrative Hearing Request, or
• InfoNet → Support Divisions → Legal Services → Our Services →
  Office of Administrative Hearings–Appeals → “Click Here!”

You must also submit:

• Completed H-1 form
• Copy of the notice being appealed

These can be:

• Attached directly to the Administrative Hearing Request Form, or
• Emailed separately to: OAH.Appeals.Staff@okdhs.org

NEXT STEPS AFTER CASE ASSIGNMENT

Complete the Hearing Summary (H-1-A)

• Prepared by the assigned Supervisor or Field Manager
• Form: H-1-A, Hearing Summary (13MP002E)
• Guidance available: Writing a Hearing Summary (H-1-A)

Distribution requirements:

• Provide a copy to the requesting party at least 5 days before the hearing
• Send a copy to the Appeals Unit at: OAH.Appeals.Staff@okdhs.org

If possible, submit the summary as one Adobe (PDF) document. If not, scan and email the documents together.

• 📄 Note:All hearing withdrawals (H-3) forms and written statements requests should be submitted to Legal as soon as possible to allow sufficient time for the dismissal letter to be prepared and issued.

Questions or Assistance

• 📧 Email: OAH.Appeals.Staff@okdhs.org

Mailing Addresses

Interagency Mail:
DHS STO, Sequoyah Memorial Building
Legal Services, Appeals Unit

U.S. Mail:
Appeals Unit
Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK 73125