New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter B - Public Assistance
Article 1 - Determination of Eligibility-General
Part 355 - Information Pamphlets; Notification Of Decisions
Section 355.5 - Transfers and reclassifications

All of the above listed procedures covering notification of agency decision shall be observed for persons actively in receipt of assistance or care when transferred or reclassified to another program. The notification should include statements covering the programs involved and the reason for the change, right of complaint or appeal if dissatisfied with the new action, and reference to and enclosure of an appropriate informational pamphlet.