New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter E - Medical Care
Article 3 - Policies and Standards Governing Provision of Medical and Dental Care
Part 519 - Provider Hearings
Section 519.8 - Hearing rights

(a) request the department to reschedule the hearing (adjournment);

(b) be represented by an attorney, or other representative, or to represent himself/herself;

(c) have an interpreter, at no charge, if the appellant does not speak English or is deaf and cannot afford one (the appellant must advise the department prior to the hearing if an interpreter will be needed);

(d) produce witnesses and present written and/or oral evidence to explain why the action taken as wrong; and

(e) cross-examine witnesses of the department.