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Ramirez v. Belshé
Issue
Ramirez v Belshé identifies that the Los Angeles Superior Court ruling on June 6, 1996 that previously issued regulations about Authorized Representatives were invalid.
Decision
The following actions are required as a result of the settlement agreement:
- EWs must accept any form of written authorization that an applicant or client signs and dates that permits another individual to assist them in the application for and attainment of MC benefits. The forms are valid for one year from the date signed. The “Appointment of Representative” (MC 306) may continue to be used, but is no longer required and may be substituted with any authorization form of the Authorized Representative’s (AR) choice.
- Any individual who has been designated as an AR is permitted to review the applicant’s or client’s case record with or without the applicant or client being present. Copies of documents which the client has submitted may be provided to the AR if requested.
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