Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-01 - Family Assistance Division
Chapter 1240-01-12 - Rights and Responsibilities
Section 1240-01-12-.08 - COMPLAINT PROCEDURE FOR PROGRAM MATTERS

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) Federal Level Responsibility (Food Stamps). Persons or agencies desiring program information or wishing to file a complaint may contact the FNS Regional Office.

(2) State Level Responsibility - Food Stamps/AFDC.

(a) Formal Complaints. The Tennessee Department of Human Services will provide a fair hearing to any person or household aggrieved by any action which affects their eligibility, level of benefit, or participation in the Family Assistance Program.

(b) Informal Complaints - AFDC. Persons or agencies desiring program information or wishing to file a complaint may contact any or all of the following:
1. Director of the local county office of the Tennessee Department of Human Services;

2. Director, Financial Assistance Policy; or

3. Commissioner.

Authority: T.C.A. § 14-27-104; 45 CFR 272.1; PL 97-35.

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