(a) The Department will conduct an annual review of the continued need for subsidy.
- (1) The adoptive parent(s) shall submit a sworn statement indicating that the condition which caused the child to be certified as handicapped or a related condition continues to exist or has reoccurred since the time of the last review.
- (2) The adoptive parent(s) shall submit a sworn statement indicating that the child continues to qualify as a legal dependent.
- (3) If the Department determines that the subsidy should be reduced or terminated, the adoptive parents shall be notified in writing of their right to request a hearing before the Adoption Subsidy Review Board. The notification shall state that adoptive parents disagreeing with such planned action will be given a hearing provided a written request for a hearing is received by the Department (505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106) within 15 days from the date the Department mails the notification.
- (4) If such a hearing is requested, the adopting parents shall be given a hearing at least 30 days prior to the anticipated effective date of such action.
- (5) The subsidy shall continue without modifications until the final decision of the Adoption Subsidy Review Board.
(Effective March 22, 1994)