Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part II - Public Assistance Manual
Subpart H - Appeal and Fair Hearing
Chapter 275 - APPEAL AND FAIR HEARING AND ADMINISTRATIVE DISQUALIFICATION HEARINGS
Subchapter B - ADMINISTRATIVE DISQUALIFICATION HEARINGS
HEARING RESULTS
Section 275.32 - Finding of an intentional program violation

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 275.32

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) If the hearing officer finds that the individual committed an intentional program violation, the Department will notify the individual before disqualification. The notice will include:

(1) The period of disqualification.

(2) The date disqualification will take effect.

(3) The benefit amount the budget group/household will receive during the disqualification period.

(4) The statement that, if the individual is not eligible for benefits in the program in which the intentional program violation occurred, the Department will impose the disqualification effective on the date of the administrative disqualification hearing final order.

(b) The Department will notify the remaining budget group/ household, if any, of the benefit/allotment they will receive during the disqualification period.

(c) The Office of Inspector General will send a demand letter for payment of the claim. The letter will include:

(1) The amount owed.

(2) The reason for the claim.

(3) The offset that reduces the claim.

(4) The payment options.

(d) The Office of Inspector General will recover the claim pursuant to the procedures in §§ 255.4 and 501.1 (relating to procedures; and general provisions).

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 275.33 (relating to finding that no intentional program violation occurred).

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