1502 Timely Actions on Hearings

Within 60 days of the receipt of a request for a fair hearing, the State agency shall assure the hearing is conducted, a decision is reached, and the household and county department is notified of the decision. However, the decision must be issued no later than 30 days from the date the hearing is conducted. If the household timely requests reinstatement of a hearing that was orally withdrawn, the agency will have an additional 60 days from the date the reinstatement was requested to complete the hearing process. Decisions, which result in an increase in household benefits, shall be reflected in the coupon allotment within 10 days of the receipt of the hearing decision even if a supplemental allotment must be authorized. Decisions which result in a decrease in household benefits shall be reflected in the next scheduled issuance following receipt of the hearing decision. The household may request a postponement of the scheduled hearing. The postponement shall not exceed 30 days and the time limit, 60 days, for action on the decision may be extended for as many days as the hearing is postponed.