006 INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.

Individuals applying for or receiving Emergency Assistance have the right to: (A) Apply. Anyone who wishes to request or apply for Emergency Assistance must be given the opportunity to do so; (B) Reasonably prompt action on his or her request for Emergency Assistance; (C) Appeal any action or inaction with regard to an application, the amount of the benefit, or failure to act with reasonable promptness; (D) Adequate notice of any action affecting his or her Emergency Assistance case; (E) Have his or her information treated confidentially; (F) Have his or her civil rights upheld. No person may be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of his or her race, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, religion, or political belief; (G) Have the program requirements and benefits fully explained; (H) Be represented or assisted in the application process by the person or persons of his or her choice; and (I) Referral to other social or private agencies.