c. Aid Continuing Pending a Hearing

Action to discontinue or reduce benefits shall be delayed until the administrative hearing decision is rendered under the following circumstances: if the parent requests a hearing within ten calendar days of the date the notice of adverse action is issued; if the action being taken is subject to an administrative hearing; if the action does not involve termination of payments due to the ineligibility of the child care provider; and if the parent requests benefits to continue.

If the administrative hearing officer rules in favor of the Department, any benefits paid in error as the result of the delayed action shall be subject to recoupment.