Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 649 - NOTICE OF ADVERSE ACTION
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND FOOD STAMPS
Section 17-649-2 - Definitions

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-649-2
Current through August, 2024

As used in this chapter: "Adequate notice" means a written notice that includes:

(1) A statement of the action the department has taken or intends to take;

(2) The reason for the intended action;

(3) The specific departmental rule supporting the action;

(4) The household's right to request a hearing;

(5) The name of the person to contact for additional information;

(6) The availability of continued benefits;

(7) The liability of the household for any overpayments received while awaiting a hearing if the hearing official's decision is adverse to the household; and

(8) The availability of free legal representation, if applicable.

The notice may be received prior to department action, at the time reduced benefits are received, or if benefits are terminated, at the time benefits would have been received if they had not been terminated.

"Mass change" means a change initiated by the state or federal government which affects the eligibility criteria of the entire caseload or a significant and identifiable portion of the caseload.

"Notice of adverse action" means an adequate and timely advance notice which shall be sent to a recipient to inform them of action planned to reduce or terminate benefits within a certification period.

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