ACTIONS BASED ON MESC MATCHES

When any adverse action is called for and is based upon information from an MESC match, the household shall be sent a written notice at least 12 days prior to taking such adverse action.

The notice shall advise the household that the Department has received information which indicates the need for adverse action and that it has 12 days to contest the decision. The notice shall state that, unless the Department is notified otherwise within 12 days by the household, it will assume that the data provided by the match or obtained through independent verification is correct and the adverse action will be taken.