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SNAP 1503-1 CASE MANAGEMENT Notice of Adverse Action Supersedes: FS 1503-1 (06/01/2021) Reference: 7 CFR 273.13; 7 CFR 273.10; 7 CFR 273.18 Overview: In most instances, the eligibility staff member must provide the household with a notice of adverse action when reducing or terminating benefits within the certification period. The two types of adverse action notices are timely and adequate. NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: All notices must be sent from CHIMES and include the following: 1. A statement of what action the OPA intends to take or has taken; 2. The reason(s) for the intended action; 3. The specific State and Federal regulations supporting such action; and 4. An explanation of the household’s right to request a hearing, including: a. How to obtain a fair hearing; b. The right to representation at the hearing, including information on obtaining legal assistance; c. The circumstances under which benefits are continued if a hearing is requested, including the claimant's liability for any benefits incorrectly provided while awaiting the hearing if the hearing officer's decision is adverse to the claimant; and, d. The name and telephone number of the person to contact for additional information. TIMELY NOTICE: Timely notice must be mailed at least 10 calendar days before the effective date of action. All adverse action notices must be timely EXCEPT as indicated in the ADEQUATE NOTICE section below. ADEQUATE NOTICE: Adequate notice must be mailed no later than two working days after CHIMES cut off. CHIMES cut off is the fourth working day from the last calendar day of the month. Staggered SNAP issuance is not taken into consideration when determining adequate notice time frames.