Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 07 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Subtitle 03 - FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION
Chapter 07.03.25 - Critical Medical Needs Program
Section 07.03.25.07 - Termination of Benefits

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 07.03.25.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. The Office shall terminate a recipient's benefits and notify the fuel vendor or utility vendor to return the recipient's unused benefits to the Office when the recipient:

(1) Moves to a residence outside Maryland;

(2) Moves to an area outside the recipient's fuel vendor's or utility vendor's service area and fails to report the new address to the Office;

(3) Is no longer an electric, gas, or other energy source customer;

(4) Submits an application for an individual who has died;

(5) Abandons the residence;

(6) Informs the Office that the benefit is not wanted;

(7) Moves to an assisted living facility;

(8) Is incarcerated; or

(9) Supplies incorrect information at application which would have rendered the recipient ineligible.

B. When the Office determines that termination of the benefit is required, the Office shall notify the recipient in writing. The written notice shall include:

(1) The reason for termination;

(2) The COMAR citation of the regulation supporting the decision to terminate the benefit;

(3) An explanation of the recipient's right to appeal the decision and the method for requesting an administrative hearing set forth in Regulation .10 of this chapter; and

(4) The date by which the Office must receive the recipient's administrative hearing request.

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