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CODE OF COLORADO REGULATIONS 9 CCR 2503-7 Income Maintenance (Volume 3)

7 3.751.32 Opportunity to Apply [Rev. eff. 11/1/84] All persons shall be provided an opportunity to file an application form on the date of initial contact with the county department during the application period. 3.751.33 Interpreters [Rev. eff. 9/1/11] An interpreter shall be available to assist persons known to the Department to be non-English speaking in completing application forms and to provide information between the applicant and the county department. 3.751.34 Authorized Representative [Rev. eff. 11/1/13] A formal, legal authorized representative may apply on behalf of an applicant household when the applicant household is unable to apply on its own behalf. Proper legal documentation of guardianship and/or durable power of attorney must be presented. 3.751.35 Authorized Signature by Mark [Rev. eff. 12/1/14] Applicants who are partially or totally illiterate and who cannot write their names shall make a mark, and such mark shall be witnessed by the signature of at least one witness. The address of such witness shall follow the signature. County/Contractor workers may act as witnesses if not related to the applicant. 3.751.4 NOTICE AND HEARINGS 3.751.41 Timely and Adequate Notice [Rev. eff. 12/1/14] The requirements for providing timely and adequate notice of proposed actions and opportunity for hearings and appeals are as provided in the chapter on “Administrative Procedures” in Section 3.830 (9 CCR 2503-8), except as specifically provided in the rules governing the Heating Fuel Assistance Program. 3.751.42 Denials [Rev. eff. 12/1/14] Notices of denial shall advise the applicant of the reason for the denial; the regulation citation relied on by the county department, and appeal rights and procedures. For advance payments of the Heating Fuel Assistance Program, notices of denial shall advise the applicants of their right to a forthwith hearing. 3.751.43 Request for a State Level Fair Hearing [Rev. eff. 12/1/14] County departments/Contractor shall notify the State LEAP office in writing within seven (7) days upon receipt of a request for a State level fair hearing by an applicant on Heating Fuel Assistance Program. See Sections 3.850.1 – 3.850.56 (9 CCR 2503-8). 3.751.44 Notice of Appropriate Use of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card [Rev. eff. 11/1/15] An explanation shall be provided regarding the process of utilizing the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. This explanation shall include: A. Identification of the following establishments in which clients shall not be allowed to access cash benefits through the electronic benefits transfer service from automated teller machines: 1. Licensed gaming establishments;