10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 707, § 5.0
If a client disagrees with or is dissatisfied with program eligibility, covered service determination or decision, she has the right to request an administrative fair hearing before the Administrative Hearing Unit of the Department in accordance with 5 M.R.S.A. Ch. 375, Subchapter IV.
How To Appeal: MBCHP will process as a hearing request any clear expression, written or verbal [in person or by calling], made by a client or person lawfully acting on the client's behalf, to the effect that the client wants a hearing. The request must be directed to the Program Director, Maine Breast and Cervical Health Program, Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME, 04333. The client may select, at her discretion, legal counsel to represent her during the administrative appeal.
When To Appeal: The client must request the hearing to the Program Director within 30 days from the date of the MBCHP closure or denial notice. The Program Director will consider an appeal request received more than 30 days after a closure or denial, provided the client demonstrates good cause for the late appeal. Upon receipt of the request, MBCHP will immediately forward the appeal to the DHHS Office of Administrative Hearings.
Civil Rights Notice: If a client believes she has been discriminated against because of race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, or national origin, she may file a complaint by submitting the details of the complaint in writing to the Affirmative Action Officer, Department of Health and Human Services, 11 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333.
Free Legal Services May Be Available At:
(The addresses & telephone numbers listed below are subject to change without notice).
Legal Services for the Elderly (60 or over)
1-800-750-5353, 623-1797, P.O. Box 2723, Augusta, ME 04338-2723.
Pine Tree Legal Assistance, Inc.:
(207) 774-8211, P.O. Box 547, 88 Federal St., Portland, ME 04112
(207) 622-4731, P.O. Box 2429, 39 Green St., Augusta, ME 04338
(207) 784-1558, 145 Lisbon Street, Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 942-8241, 61 Main Street, Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 764-4349, 373 Main St., Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 255-8656, 1 School St., Machias, ME 04654
TTY Maine Relay Service 1-800-855-1155
10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 707, § 5.0