What is a potential outcome if a fair hearing request is withdrawn?

When a fair hearing request is withdrawn, the case is typically considered closed because there is no longer a grounds for the agency to assess or decide upon the matter. The act of withdrawing the request indicates that the individual is no longer pursuing the complaint or issue that led to the hearing request. Consequently, the agency deems that further action, review, or hearing is unnecessary. This closure allows both the agency and the individual to move forward, essentially ending the formal process related to that specific dispute or situation.

In this context, reinstating benefits, setting a new hearing date, or taking no action may not follow, as the withdrawal signalizes a resolution—albeit that the resolution might not necessarily be in favor of the individual’s initial request.