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Important: During the disqualification period, the customer’s current household cannot receive benefits under any circumstances. The household cannot exclude the disqualified individual to bypass the restriction. A fraud flag is added to the applicant's record in the OHEP Data Management System, remaining active for the duration of the penalty.

Notification of Suspected IPV If the State OHEP Quality Assurance Analyst authorizes IPV pursuit: ● The LAA must notify the client in writing via an Advance Notice of Administrative Disqualification Hearing (Attachment AB), including:

○ Reason for the suspected IPV.

○ Supporting evidence.

○ The customer’s right to waive the hearing.

○ Applicable penalties if found in violation.

The notice must include: ● Administrative Disqualification Hearing Waiver

● Administrative Disqualification Hearing Pamphlet (Attachment P)

● If an overpayment is involved, an Overpayment Letter with IPV #1

These documents must be sent in a single mailing. Administrative Disqualification Hearing Waiver Clients may voluntarily waive their hearing by signing the Administrative Disqualification Hearing Waiver. It must be clearly explained that: ● Penalties are the same whether a hearing is held or not.

Updated May 2025