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e. When an action terminating a PSE program benefit based on non-financial eligibility criteria is appealed, the benefit shall not continue at the prior level pending the outcome of the appeal.

1. Retroactive coverage shall be provided in any case in which the Human Services Board reverses the action that was appealed.

f. When an action reducing or terminating PSE financial benefits is limited to and based on the household's income, resources or both, a request for a hearing, either verbal or written, made within 10 days of the mailing date of a notice of decision to decrease or terminate benefits may preclude the Department from implementing the proposed adverse action.

1. Reach Up rule 2262 is applicable to continuing benefits, recoupment, and retroactive payments. 2426 Severability (08/01/2024, 23-34)

a. If any part of these Rules is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall not be construed to render the remaining parts of the Rules invalid.

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Vermont Department for Children and Families Postsecondary Education Rules Economic Services Division

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e. When an action terminating a PSE program benefit based on non-financial eligibility criteria is appealed, the benefit shall not continue at the prior level pending the outcome of the appeal.

1. Retroactive coverage shall be provided in any case in which the Human Services Board reverses the action that was appealed.

f. When an action reducing or terminating PSE financial benefits is limited to and based on the household's income, resources or both, a request for a hearing, either verbal or written, made within 10 days of the mailing date of a notice of decision to decrease or terminate benefits may preclude the Department from implementing the proposed adverse action.

1. Reach Up rule 2262 is applicable to continuing benefits, recoupment, and retroactive payments. 2426 Severability (08/01/2024, 23-34)

a. If any part of these Rules is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity shall not be construed to render the remaining parts of the Rules invalid.