007 DISQUALIFICATION HEARINGS.

The Special Investigations Unit Central Office initiates a disqualification hearing whenever sufficient documentary evidence is established to substantiate that a household member has committed an Intentional Program Violation. The Department informs the household in writing of the disqualification penalties for committing an Intentional Program Violation each time the household applies for benefits. The penalties are listed in clear, prominent, and bold face lettering on the application form or attachment.