What are some of the reasons why I might need a Fair Hearing?
• Your Application for Public Assistance, Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits or Services is denied, and you do not agree with this decision. • You applied for Public Assistance, Medical Assistance (except as a disabled person), Food Stamps or Services, and more than 30 days have passed. You have not been told yet if your Application has been approved or denied. For some adults applying for Public Assistance, the decision may take up to 45 days. • You applied for Medical Assistance as a disabled person, and more than 90 days have passed. You have not been told yet if your Application has been approved or denied. • You have been told that, due to your abuse of Medical Assistance, you must get your medical care from one main provider (Recipient Restriction Program). You do not agree with this decision. • You are getting Public Assistance, Medical Assistance, Food Stamps or Services, and you have been told that your case is being closed. You do
