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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 1. MAYOR AND EXECUTIVE AGENCIES |
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Chapter 1-29. OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS: RULES FOR DCPS, RENTAL HOUSING, PUBLIC BENEFITS, AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE CASES |
Section 1-2972. PUBLIC BENEFITS CASES - REPRESENTATIVES
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2972.1An applicant for, or recipient of, public benefits may be represented by an attorney, a relative, a friend, or any other representative who is not employed by the District of Columbia government.
2972.2 Any person who is not a lawyer who requests a hearing on behalf of someone else must file a statement, signed by the person, authorizing that non-lawyer to be a representative. A hearing request is subject to dismissal unless that statement is filed. Before dismissing a case under this subsection, an Administrative Law Judge shall notify the representative of this requirement.
2972.3As required by the District of Columbia Public Assistance Act, D.C. Official Code § 4-210.10, if the public benefits applicant or recipient who requested the hearing is not represented by a lawyer, a Government agency or service provider may not be represented by a lawyer at any hearing involving the following public benefit programs:
(a)Medicaid, Healthcare Alliance or other healthcare programs administered by the District of Columbia;
(b) Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF);
(c) SNAP (formerly Food Stamps);
(d) Interim Disability Assistance;
(e) General Assistance for Children; and
(f) Program on Work Employment and Responsibility (POWER).
2972.4A Government agency or service provider may be represented by a lawyer at a hearing involving any other public benefit program regardless of whether the person who requested a hearing is represented by a lawyer.
2972.5The practice of lawyers or other party representatives is governed by Sections 2833 and 2835.