§ 40-5.2-25 - Hearings. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 40-5.2-25

   § 40-5.2-25  Hearings. – Any applicant, recipient or participant aggrieved because of a decision by thedepartment, including but not limited to, a decision regarding eligibility forbenefits, the amount of benefits, terms of an employment plan or a delay inmaking a decision with respect to an application for assistance shall beentitled to an appeal. The department shall provide an applicant, recipient orparticipant with written notice of a decision to deny benefits under thischapter and shall provide recipients written notice at least ten (10) days inadvance of a decision to terminate or reduce benefits to the family/assistanceunit. Notices shall be easy to understand and shall explain the reason for thedepartment's decision and cite the relevant section of the department'sregulations. The family may appeal the decision by filing a written requestwith the department within thirty (30) days of the date the notice was mailed.If the recipient files the request within ten (10) days of the date the noticewas mailed, the recipient may receive benefits without reduction pending theoutcome of the appeal.