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41 18 NYCRR 358-2.28 Notice of missed interview. Notice of missed interview means a notice sent by a social services district informing an applicant or recipient that they have missed a scheduled SNAP eligibility or recertification interview and advising them that it is their responsibility to reschedule the interview. 18 NYCRR 358-2.29 Request for contact notice. Request for contact notice means a notice sent by a social services district advising a household that information needs to be verified or clarified during its SNAP certification period. 18 NYCRR 358-2.30 Office of Administrative Hearings. Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) means the office established in the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance for the purpose of conducting fair hearings under this Part. The OAH is authorized to conduct hearings under this Part for: (a) [Reserved] (b) applicants for and recipients of medical assistance on behalf of the Department of Health; and (c) applicants for and recipients of services and foster parents challenging rates paid to them for foster care on behalf of the Office of Children and Family Services. 18 NYCRR Subpart 358-3. Rights and Obligations of Applicants and Recipients and Sponsors of Aliens 18 NYCRR Section 358-3.0 Introduction. The rights and obligations of applicants and recipients and sponsors of aliens receiving SNAP benefits are governed by this Subpart. 18 NYCRR 358-3.1 Right to a fair hearing. (a) An applicant or recipient has the right to challenge certain determinations or actions of a social services agency or such agency's failure to act with reasonable promptness or within the time periods required by other provisions of this Title, by requesting that the OAH