007 INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.

Individuals applying for or receiving Aid to Dependent Children benefits have the right to: (A) Apply. Anyone who wishes to apply for assistance must be given the opportunity to do so. No one may be denied the right to apply for public assistance; (B) Reasonably prompt action on their application for assistance; (C) Adequate notice of any action affecting their application or assistance case; (D) Appeal to the Director for a hearing on any action or inaction with regard to an application, the amount of the assistance payment, or failure to act with reasonable promptness. The appeal must be filed in writing within 90 days of the action or inaction; (E) Have their information treated confidentially; (F) Have their civil rights upheld. No person may be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of his or her race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or political belief; (G) Have the program requirements and benefits fully explained; (H) Be assisted in the application process by the person of their choice; and (I) Referral to other agencies.