Appeals

1. An applicant, recipient, relative provider applicant, or approved relative provider of child care assistance aggrieved by a determination made under this chapter may appeal that decision by the department. An applicant, recipient, relative provider applicant, or approved relative provider of child care assistance aggrieved by a decision must appeal in writing and include documentation of all of the following information: a. A copy of the letter received from the department advising of the department's decision; b. A statement of disputed facts, if any; c. The authority in statute or rule upon which the applicant for, recipient of relative provider applicant, or approved relative provider of child care assistance relies for each disputed item; and d. The name, address, and telephone number of the individual to whom the department will send all notices and information regarding the appeal. 2. An appeal must be filed within thirty days after the date of mailing of a decision. 3. A hearing request may be denied or dismissed when the sole issue is one of state or federal law requiring automatic benefit adjustments for classes of recipients. 4. Chapter 75-01-03 governs an appeal made under this chapter.