112 CMR, § 1.06

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Section 1.06 - Notice of Appeal Rights
(1) Every individual shall be informed in writing at the time of application and at the time of notification of any Commission action affecting his or her services:
(a) of the right to appeal service decisions and issues;
(b) of the method whereby an administrative review and fair hearing may be obtained and the names and addresses of individuals with whom such appeals may be filed;
(c) of the functions of the Client Assistance Program of the Massachusetts Office on Disability and its address and telephone number.
(2) The Commission shall notify an individual in writing at least 15 days before taking any action to suspend, deny eligibility or terminate services.
(3) The notice shall be dated and shall include a brief statement informing the individual of the reasons for the action to be taken. The notice shall also inform the individual of the procedures for challenging the proposed action while continuing to receive the current services being provided to the client.
(4) In order to assure continuation of such services, the individual must file an appeal request within ten days of receiving the notice that services shall be suspended, reduced or terminated.
(5) All written notice of right to appeal and decisions rendered by the Commission shall be sent to the client by certified, return receipt requested mail.

112 CMR, § 1.06