The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will never ask you to provide credit card numbers or other personal information by phone, text, email, or mail. LARA has identified fraudulent communications impersonating department staff. These scams may include requests for payment or personal information. Please do not respond to these messages and report any suspicious activity to LARA‑Safety@michigan.gov. (This email is for fraud purposes only; messages unrelated to LARA‑related fraud will not receive a response.)
Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity – Rehabilitation Services
MOAHR-BSD conducts Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) hearings for the Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO). If you disagree with an MRS decision, you have the right to request a hearing, which includes the option to pursue mediation.
To request a hearing, you must send a letter to the MRS Director within 30 days of the date the decision was made. In your letter, explain the following:
- What is the MRS counselor decision you disagree with?
- What is the name of the MRS office where you are being served?
- Are you requesting a formal hearing?
Additional information about the MRS appeal process can be found at the LEO website and here.