12 Fair Hearings,2605(b)(13) - Assurance 13

12.1 How many fair hearings did the Grant recipient have in the prior federal Fiscal Year? 1 12.2 How many of those fair hearings resulted in the initial decision being reversed? 0 12.3 Describe any policy and/or procedural changes made in the last federal Fiscal Year as a result of fair hearings? No changes 12.4 Describe your fair hearing procedures for households whose applications are denied and/or not acted upon in a timely manner. Language on application and notification letter-Right to a Fair Hearing. Any applicant of the Low Income Energy Assistance Program whose application for assistance is denied or who wishes to contest the amount of assistance granted, may request a Fair Hearing. The request must be made within 60 days of my denial or benefit notice. How to request a Fair Hearing. An applicant for LIEAP benefits may initiate the hearing process by filing a request with the Department of Social Services, Office of Administrative Hearings, 700 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD 57501-2291. 12.5 When and how are applicants informed of these rights? Language on application(s) and eligibility notification letter. If any of the above questions require further explanation or clarification that could not be made in the fields provided, attach a document with said explanation here.