Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 01 - PROCEDURES
Chapter 10.01.04 - Fair Hearing Appeals Under the Maryland State Medical Assistance Program
Section 10.01.04.09 - Confidentiality

A. If the appellant waives in writing his privilege of confidentiality as to the fair hearing, the administrative law judge shall permit members of the public to attend the hearing.

B. The administrative law judge may cause the removal of any member of the public whose conduct impedes the orderly progress of the hearing, or recess the hearing until it may proceed in orderly fashion.

C. The administrative law judge may exclude from the hearing individuals who have not given the Department or MCO advance notice of their intention to attend if the size of the hearing room is too small to accommodate them.