Keith Kessler v. Dennis Smith, Director, DMAS

DUFF, Senior Judge.

Keith Kessler (appellant) appeals the trial court’s decision dismissing his appeal of a decision of a hearing officer for the Department of Medical Assistance Services (“DMAS”). Appellant contends the trial court erred in finding that the appeal was not properly filed. We agree with appellant, and we reverse and remand.

FACTS

Appellant filed an appeal with DMAS concerning services he receives from that agency. On May 5, 1998, the hearing officer issued a decision, and on May 26,1998, appellant filed a notice of appeal of that decision in the trial court. On June 25, 1998,…