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Subject: SNAP Appeals and Fair Hearings Policy 24.23
Date of Last Review: 11/30/2023 Effective Date: 07/15/2021 Date of Next Review: 11/30/2026 RDA: SW22 Page 4 of 4 Definitions/Acronyms Term Definition Appeal A procedure for bringing grievances that cannot be resolved in the local office to the State Office for a hearing. Appellant An individual who is dissatisfied with an administrative action of the Department in regard to the furnishing or denial of assistance and who, as a result, is requesting a fair hearing before the State Office. Fair Hearing A proceeding before an impartial official designated by the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services in which an appellant or his representative may present his case. The case may be presented with or without witnesses, to show why action or inaction by TDHS should be corrected. Supersedes SNAP Policy Manual 2017 Chapter 43 Authority 7 CFR § 273.15; 7 CFR § 271.6; 7 CFR § 272.6; Tenn. Rules & Regs. Ch. 1240-05-03 Application All TDHS Employees and Contractors Revision History Date Version Location of Change Description/Reason for Change 7/8/2025 07/09/2025 Division of Appeals and Hearing Functions Updated FASC References to One DHS Contact Center information 06/30/2021 07/15/2021 New Document New Document Approval History Approved By Approver Title Approved Date Effective Date Clarence H. Carter Commissioner 06/30/2021 07/15/2021 Current Approver: