3009      FAIR HEARINGS

A fair hearing provides the opportunity for an individual or household to have their case reviewed by an impartial party or authority outside DPADivision of Public Assistance. An opportunity for a fair hearing must be granted to an applicant who requests a hearing in writing within 30 days of the mailing of the notice of action. The hearing must be requested in writing.

Clients are also notified of their right to a fair hearing on the back of most notices sent to the household. This information includes:

• How they may request a fair hearing;
• That, if necessary, the agency will assist them in making the request;
• The timeframe allowed to request a fair hearing.

For fair hearing availability, policies, and procedures, refer to Administrative Procedures Manual Section 117.