007.02(A) TIMELINESS STANDARDS.
The following timeliness standards are followed in the disqualification hearing process: (1) The household member suspected of intentional program violation is given at least 30 days written advance notice of the hearing unless the household requests a waiver of the advance notice in situations when the disqualification and fair hearings are combined; (2) The Department has 90 days from the date the accused household member is notified of the hearing to: (a) Conduct the hearing; (b) Arrive at a decision; and (c) Initiate administrative action to make the decision effective; and (3) If the hearing is postponed, the time limits are extended for as many days as the hearing is postponed.