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33 b. when an application is approved on an expedited basis without verification, the notice must explain that the household must provide the verification which was postponed and any special conditions applicable to the household if a normal certification period was assigned to such household; v. a denial of a SNAP application: when a household is potentially categorically eligible for SNAP benefits but is denied SNAP benefits, the notice must ask the applicant to inform the social services agency if the applicant is approved to receive family assistance, federally funded safety net assistance or supplemental security income benefits; vi. a notice of authorization of a public assistance grant: the amount of the grant must be specified; vii. an increase in a public assistance grant or SNAP benefits: the new amount of the grant or benefits must be specified; viii. a restriction of a medical assistance authorization: the date the restriction will begin, the effect and scope of the restriction, the reason for the restriction, the right of the recipient to select a primary care provider within two weeks of the date of the notice of intent to restrict, if the social services agency provides a limited choice of providers to the recipient; the right of the social services agency to select a primary provider for the recipient, if a list of primary care providers is not provided or where the recipient fails to select a primary care provider within two weeks if the recipient is given a choice; and the right of the recipient to change providers every three months, or sooner for good cause shown; the right of the recipient to explain and present documentation, either at a conference or by submission, showing the medical necessity of the services cited in the recipient information packet; the right of the recipient to examine records maintained by the social services agency which identify medical assistance services paid for on behalf of the recipient (i.e., claim detail of recipient profile information), must be specified; ix. an acceptance of an application for services: the type of services to be provided, the duration of services planned, the name of the worker or unit responsible for the case and such person's telephone number, and the right of the applicant and recipient to accept or reject the services shall be specified. In addition, the notice must include a statement regarding the continuing responsibility of the recipient to report any changes in status; x. a determination that an applicant is eligible for the HEAP program: if Federal funds are available; the amount of benefits must be specified. If Federal funds are unavailable, a statement shall be included that HEAP benefits will be provided if sufficient Federal funds become available; xi. an acceptance of an application for medical assistance: the extent of coverage, including what care and services are authorized as well as any limitations, must be specified. In addition, if only part of the cost of a particular service will be allowed, such limitation must be specified. If the notice of acceptance indicates a spenddown liability, such notice must include an explanation of the procedures to be followed for meeting the spenddown; xii. a disqualification of a SNAP household, or a member of such household for failure to comply with SNAP registration or work requirements: the particular act of noncompliance, the proposed period of disqualification and that the household or individual may reapply in order to resume participation in the SNAP at the end of