470 IAC 3-4.6-8 Eligibility appeal process

Sec. 8. (a) An individual who has been denied services may appeal that action to the board after attempting to resolve the problem with the local service provider. (b) The request for a hearing must be submitted in writing and signed by the appellant. This request must be received by the board within thirty (30) days of the appellant's notification that services are denied. (c) The board shall hold the hearing within thirty (30) days after receipt of the request for a hearing. (d) The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Indiana Administrative Adjudication Act, IC 4-21.5-1. (e) The board shall notify the appellant and the local service provider by certified mail of the appeal decision within ten (10) days after the hearing.