LAC 67:III.317 – Responsibility of DCFS Appeals Unit When a Fair Hearing is Requested

A. The DCFS Appeals Unit has the sole responsibility for accepting or rejecting all requests for a fair hearing.
B. The DCFS Appeals Unit must acknowledge fair hearing requests made directly to that office by or for a claimant, or requests submitted by the department. All requests must be denied or accepted in writing. The department will receive appropriate notification.

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 25:2262 (November 1999), amended by the Department of Children and Family Services, Division of Programs, Economic Stability, LR 38:966 (April 2012).