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The Details of File an Appeal with DTA
What you need for File an Appeal with DTA
A written or verbal telephone appeal request. Appeal requests are usually found on most DTA notices telling you about a change in your benefits.
A written or verbal telephone appeal can be requested:
- Using a Department of Transitional Assistance Appeal Form (sent to you with notices);
- Written on paper; or
- By calling the DOH and leaving a detailed message as outlined below
Your appeal request must contain:
- Your name
- Your mailing address (must be a street address or P.O. box if you do not have one)
- A statement of what you are appealing
- Your DTA Agency ID number (This can be found on any notice DTA has sent you)
- Best phone number to reach you at
How to appeal File an Appeal with DTA
You can mail your appeal request to:
DTA Hearings
P.O. Box 4017
Taunton, MA 02780-0314
You can fax your appeal request to:
(617) 348-5311
You can visit a local DTA office to use our phones, copiers, or kiosks to file an appeal.
You can leave a detailed appeal request at: (617) 348-5321.
Next steps for File an Appeal with DTA
Next steps
- Once Division of Hearings (DOH) receives your appeal request, a telephonic hearing will be scheduled.
- You will receive notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing. It will be mailed to you 15 days before the hearing.
- DTA will call you for the hearing. Most hearings take from 30 minutes to one hour.
- After your hearing, the Hearing Officer will make a decision and mail it to you within 30 days.
Downloads for File an Appeal with DTA
Open PDF file, 13.52 KB,
Request for an Appeal
(English, PDF 13.52 KB)
Open PDF file, 46.83 KB,
Request for an Appeal (Spanish)
(English, PDF 46.83 KB)
Contact for File an Appeal with DTA
Fax
(617) 348-5311