Section 14.370  Administrative Disqualification Hearing Decision and Notice of Decision

a)         The hearing officer shall base the decision on whether there is clear and convincing evidence that the household member intentionally violated the program.

b)         If the hearing officer finds that the household member intentionally violated the program, that member shall be sent a notice which shall include the decision and the reason for the decision.

c)         The Department shall notify the household of the date the disqualification takes effect and the status of remaining eligible household members.

d)         If the hearing officer finds that the household member did not intentionally violate the program, the household member shall be sent a notice informing that member that any over-issuance received by that household will be collected through an unintentional household error claim by the Department.