Any applicant aggrieved by any action or inaction of the Department may request a fair hearing in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Sections 17-603 and 17-604 as may be amended. The Department of Human Resources' fair hearing procedures are governed by applicable provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act and Sections 17-603-1 through 17-603-13, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Decisions made in accordance with the professional judgment of the mediator(s) shall be affirmed unless characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17-619-16