Regulation .06 Prehearing Conference.

Notice of the prehearing conference;

Instructions for the prehearing conference; and

An identification of benefits form substantially similar to that in Appendix C of this chapter.

Scope of any evidentiary hearing, including the application of a clear and convincing burden of proof;

Stipulations;

Subpoenas duces tecum for records;

Participation of each party in each stage of the proceedings;

Motions;

For a request, identification of the asserted factual basis for eligibility under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(b)(1)(ii), Annotated Code of Maryland;

For a petition, identification of the asserted factual basis for eligibility under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(c)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland;

Identification of any requested benefit and State service provider under State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-501(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland;

Scheduling of any post-hearing process, as necessary, to determine requested benefits;

Applications for reasonable attorney’s fees and expenses;

Alternative dispute resolution;

Scheduling; and

Any other matter that will promote the order and prompt resolution of the request or petition.

All parties shall participate in the prehearing conference.

The ALJ shall record the prehearing conference.

The ALJ shall issue a prehearing conference order setting forth the actions taken or to be taken regarding the matters addressed at the prehearing conference.

The prehearing order shall be part of the case record.