LAC 48:I.16115. Appeals

A. All persons receiving an adverse eligibility determination shall have the right to request a fair hearing from the Division of Administrative Law. Upon being terminated from Flexible Family Fund, the family will receive written notification of closure. The closure letter will include information about their right of appeal and the process to make an appeal at the point of initial eligibility determination and at termination of a Flexible Family Fund for any reason other than exceeding the eligible age for participation in the program. Flexible Family Fund stipends will continue for the duration of any appeal proceeding, unless a recipient is terminated for exceeding the eligible age for participation in the program. B. All persons receiving an adverse eligibility determination shall have 30 calendar days from the date on the letter notifying the person of the adverse eligibility decision to request an appeal. C. The local governing entity (LGE) will prepare a summary of evidence upon being notified of an appeal.