- A. Every applicant/recipient who believes he has been unjustly treated regarding benefits or services under any program administered by the Department of Children and Family Services may request a fair hearing.
B. The DCFS Appeals Unit has the right to deny a request for a fair hearing when:
- 1. the request is outside of the jurisdiction of the DCFS Appeals Unit;
- 2. the request for a hearing is made after the time limit has expired; or
- 3. the sole issue is one of state or federal law or regulation requiring automatic adjustment in benefits for classes of recipients.
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq., R.S. 36:474.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Social Services, Office of Family Support, LR 25:2260 (November 1999), amended by the Department of Children and Family Services, Division of Programs, Economic Stability, LR 38:965 (April 2012).