(1) You may request a hearing in writing or orally, depending upon which program is involved. The DSHS notice and applicable laws and rules should tell you whether the request must be in writing or may be made orally.

(2) If you are allowed to make an oral request, you may do so to a DSHS or OAH employee in person or by telephone or voice mail.

(3) You may send a written request by mail, delivery service, personal service, or by fax if you mail a copy the same day. You should send written requests to the location on the notice or to OAH at the location specified in WAC 388-02-0025(2).