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 2 - Determination of Eligibility-Categorical
Part 360 - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Subpart 360-2 - Application Process
Section 360-2.9 - Right to a fair hearing

An MA applicant or recipient may request a fair hearing if he/she disagrees with a social services official's decision, action or failure to act. A fair hearing is the procedure which an applicant or recipient can use to appeal certain decisions of a social services district to the State Commissioner of Social Services. A complete explanation of how to request a fair hearing, the grounds for requesting a fair hearing, and the fair hearing process is found in Part 358 of this Title.