- (a) If the decision is to close the case at the end of twelve (12) months and not allow an extension, the participant has the right to appeal that decision through the Office of Appeals and Hearings of the Department of Human Services.
- (b) However, benefits will not be continued pending the hearing decision after the twelfth month.
- (c) Retroactive payment may be made if the hearing decision overturns the case closure decision.