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Send the “Notice of Action (for AG)” to the individual and his representative to notify them of the decrease in the grant amount. At the end of the 10-day advance notice period, enter the appropriate data in the local payment system. The effective date of a decrease will be the first of the month following the expiration of the advance notice period. Notice to Individual and Provider The individual and his representative must be notified in writing of the results of the change evaluation. The type of action to be taken determines the specific notice to be used. The provider must be notified if the change results in the individual’s ineligibility. See Chapter B – 9.5. Notices The individual and his representative must be notified in writing of decisions on applications, renewals, and the results of change evaluations. The type of action to be taken determines the specific notice to be used. The provider must be notified of initial eligibility decisions and any changes that result in the individual’s ineligibility. The Provider/ DSS Communication Form is used to notify the providers. This form is located on FUSION website. AG Notice of Action The “Notice of Action (for AG)” is used to notify an individual of the approval or denial of his/her initial application or reapplication for regular AG and when his/her annual renewal or change evaluation results in continued eligibility at the same or higher payment level and/or termination and suspended eligibility. Initial Application/Reapplication The notice must be mailed at the time a decision is made on the application and within the 45-day processing period.