The EBT contractor may not adjust a recipient's EBT account for fifteen (15) calendar days from the issuance date of the fair hearing notice. If the recipient requests a fair hearing during this 15-day period, the EBT contractor is prohibited from adjusting the account until and unless the fair hearing disposition is rendered in the retailer's favor. After the 15-day noticing period has expired, or after a recipient appeal has been denied, the EBT contractor may adjust a recipient's current month or one future month's benefits. The EBT contractor may take no further adjustment actions if adequate funds are not available in either the month when the recovery action is initiated or in the subsequent month.
12 CCR 2512-2-12.120.5