SECTION 382.111. Denial, Suspension, or Termination of Services and Client Appeals

(a) Notice and opportunity for hearing. HHSC may deny, suspend, or terminate services to an applicant or client if it determines that the applicant or client is ineligible to participate in FPP.

(b) Notice and opportunity for a fair hearing. Before HHSC finalizes the denial, suspension, or termination under subsection (a) of this section, the applicant or client is notified and provided an opportunity for a fair hearing in accordance with Chapter 357, Subchapter A of this title (relating to Uniform Fair Hearing Rules).

(c) Appeal procedures. An applicant or client who is aggrieved by the denial, suspension, or termination of services under subsection (a) of this section may appeal the decision in accordance with Chapter 357, Subchapter A of this title. An applicant or client may not appeal a decision to deny, suspend, or terminate services if the decision is the result of a decision by the State to reduce or stop funding the program.

Source Note: The provisions of this §382.111 adopted to be effective July 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 4630