Disqualification of Authorized Representative 430-05-15-20

(Revised 10/01/17 ML3518)

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If evidence has been obtained that an authorized representative has misrepresented a household's circumstances and has knowingly provided false information pertaining to the household or has made improper use of benefits, the State Office may disqualify the authorized representative from acting as an authorized representative for one year.

 

If an authorized representative is disqualified, the worker must send written notification to the affected household(s) and the State Office must send written notification to the authorized representative 30 days prior to the date of disqualification. The notification must include:

1. The proposed action.
2. The reason for the proposed action.
3. The household's right to request a fair hearing.
4. The county office telephone number.
5. If possible, the name of the person to contact for additional information. This is not applicable in the case of drug/alcohol treatment centers and those group homes that have authorized representatives for their residents.