Utah Admin. Code 414-301-4

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
Section R414-301-4 - Client Rights and Responsibilities
(1) Anyone may apply or reapply any time for any program. A program subject to periods of closed enrollment will deny applications received during a closed enrollment period.
(2) If someone needs help to apply he may have a friend or family member help, or he may request help from the eligibility agency or outreach staff.
(3) Workers will identify themselves to clients.
(4) Workers will treat clients with courtesy, dignity and respect.
(5) Workers will ask for verification and information clearly and courteously. Workers shall send a written request for verifications.
(6) If a client must be visited after working hours, the eligibility worker will make an appointment.
(7) Workers will not enter a client's home without the client's permission.
(8) Clients must provide requested verifications within the time limits given. The eligibility agency may grant additional time to provide information and verifications upon client request.
(9) Clients have a right to be notified about the decision made on an application or other action taken that affects their eligibility for benefits in accordance with the requirements of 42 CFR 431.210, 42 CFR 431.211, 42 CFR 431.213, and 42 CFR 431.214.
(10) Clients may look at most information about their case.
(11) Anyone may look at the policy manuals located at any eligibility agency office or online. Policy manuals are not available for review at outreach locations or call centers.
(12) Applicants and recipients may request a fair hearing if they disagree with the eligibility agency's decision.
(13) The recipient must repay any understated liability. The recipient is responsible for repayments due to ineligibility including benefits received pending a fair hearing decision. In addition to payments made directly to medical providers, benefits include Medicare or other health insurance premiums, premium payments made in the recipient's behalf to Medicaid health plans and mental health providers even if the recipient does not receive a direct medical service from these entities.
(14) The client must report a reportable change as defined in Subsection R414-301-2(15) to the eligibility agency within ten days of the day the change becomes known.

Utah Admin. Code R414-301-4