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 358 - Fair Hearings: Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, Medical Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Aged, Blind or Disabled Persons, Emergency Assistance to Needy Families With Children, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Home Energy Assistance, and Services Funded through the Department of Family Assistance
Subpart 358-1 - Scope And Effective Date
Section 358-1.1 - General

These regulations govern the fair hearing process and establish the rights and obligations of applicants, recipients, and social services agencies when an applicant or recipient seeks review of a social services agency action or determination regarding that individual's assistance or benefits under public assistance programs, medical assistance, the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), and the home energy assistance program (HEAP) and under various service programs as defined in section 358-2.20 of this Part and any program or service administered through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) as described in 18 NYCRR Part 385.