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by the caretaker. Continuation of the subsidy must be reconsidered if such a change occurs, if eligibility under § 1.4 of this Part still applies, AHCCA financial assistance continues. B. Notice – EOHHS must provide notice to the eligible caretaker sixty (60) days prior to termination. The notice must include guidance on how to apply for continued financial assistance as well as the right to appeal EOHHS actions as indicated in § 1.10 of this Part. 1.10 Termination or Denial of Participation

Eligibility for the AHCCA must be denied or terminated, as appropriate, upon determining that an applicant has provided false information on an application for assistance or has not provided timely notification of changes that would affect the eligibility factors set forth in § 1.4 of this Part. 1.11 Hearing and the Right to Appeal A. EOHHS must provide applicants and recipients of AHCCA subsidies with notice of the right to appeal and request a hearing with regard to the following agency actions: 1. A determination that an applicant disapproved for AHCCA participation and the basis for the decision of ineligibility; 2. The amount of assistance determined; 3. Termination of eligibility to participate in the AHCCA. (See regulations contained in Part 10-05-2 of this Title). 1.12 For Further Information or to Obtain Assistance A. See the following websites: 1. www.eohhs.ri.gov 2. www.HealthSourceRI.com B. For assistance finding a place to apply or for assistance completing the application, please call: 1-855-609-3304 or 1-855-840-HSRI (4774) or the Premium Assistance Program at 401-462-0311. 1.13 Severability

If any provisions of these regulations or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the provisions or application of these regulations which can be given effect, and to this end the provisions of these regulations are declared to be severable.