481-2        TIMELY NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

481-2 A.   TIMELY NOTICE DEFINED

In addition to being adequate, some notices also must be timely.  Timely notice must be given for all adverse actions, except for those situations listed in section 481-1(B) above.  An adverse action is any action taken to reduce, suspend, deny, or terminate benefits.  Timely notice means that:

1. The notice must meet all the requirements of an adequate notice; and

2. The case worker must give or mail the notice to the applicant or recipient at least 10 days before the date the action will become effective.

481-2 B.   SITUATIONS WHICH REQUIRE TIMELY NOTICE

The case worker must provide timely notice in the following situations:

1. Action to terminate benefits.

2. Action to reduce or suspend benefits.

3. Adverse action taken on a review application.