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c. If the change results in a shorter sanction period, notify the a/b and authorized representative, if applicable, in writing of the new sanction period using the DHB-5113, Notification of Right to Request an Undue Hardship Waiver (Transfer of Assets).

7. If an applicant for institutional services fails to rebut the sanction, either by failing to provide information within the time frame described in XIII.B. above or the information they provide does not rebut the sanction, send a DHB- 5113, Notification of Right to Request an Undue Hardship Waiver (Transfer of Assets), to notify the applicant and authorized representative, if applicable, of ineligibility and right to request an undue hardship waiver.

8. If a beneficiary of institutional services fails to rebut the sanction, either by failing to provide information within the time frame described in XIII.B. above or the information they provide does not rebut the sanction, send a DHB- 5113, Notification of Right to Request an Undue Hardship Waiver (Transfer of Assets), to notify the applicant and authorized representative, if applicable, of ineligibility and right to request an undue hardship waiver. C. Undue Hardship

If, after all evaluation and rebuttal steps have been completed, it is determined that a non- allowable transfer has occurred, notify the a/b and authorized representative, if applicable, in writing of the sanction length and the undue hardship waiver process using DHB-5113, Notification of Right to Request an Undue Hardship Waiver (Transfer of Assets). The request for an undue hardship waiver must be made to the local agency within 12 calendar days from the date of the notice. Refer to MA-2245, Undue Hardship Waiver for Transfer of Assets, for policy and procedures for determining if a transfer of assets sanction should be waived.

1. If an applicant is not granted an undue hardship waiver because: a. They failed to request the waiver, or the information provided does not establish that undue hardship exists, b. Apply the sanction as directed in XI. C. above. The individual is not eligible for institutional services until the sanction ends.

c. Select the correct denial reason, NC FAST will send a DSS-8109, Your Application for Benefits is Being Denied or Withdrawn.

2. If an ongoing beneficiary who is requesting institutional services is not granted an undue hardship waiver because:

a. They failed to request the waiver, or the information provided does not establish that undue hardship exists,

b. Apply the sanction as directed in XI. C. above. The individual is not eligible for institutional services until the sanction ends.