La. Admin. Code tit. 67 § III-305

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section III-305 - Right to Request a Fair Hearing

A. Every applicant/recipient who believes he has been unjustly treated regarding benefits or services under any program administered by the Department of Children and Family Services may request a fair hearing.

B. The DCFS Appeals Unit has the right to deny a request for a fair hearing when:

1. the request is outside of the jurisdiction of the DCFS Appeals Unit;

2. the request for a hearing is made after the time limit has expired; or

3. the sole issue is one of state or federal law or regulation requiring automatic adjustment in benefits for classes of recipients.

La. Admin. Code tit. 67, § III-305

Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, LR 25:2260 (November 1999), amended by the Department of Children and Family Services, Division of Programs, Economic Stability, LR 38:965 (April 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., R.S. 36:474.