# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 03 — Family Investment Administration

### Chapter 17 — Food Supplement Program

#### Regulation .16 Notices to Applicants.

*COMAR 07.03.17.16*

The local department shall provide applicants with one of the following written notices as soon as a determination is made, but not later than 30 days after the filing date:

A. A notice of eligibility which shall include:

  (1) The benefit level and the certification period,

  (2) Any variation in the benefit level based on anticipated changes,

  (3) The right to and method for obtaining a fair hearing,

  (4) The telephone number and the name of an individual in the local department to call for information or clarification, and

  (5) The availability of any legal services;

B. A notice of denial which shall include the:

  (1) Reason for the decision, and

  (2) Information listed in §A(3)—(5) of this regulation; or

C. A notice of pending status in accordance with Regulation .18A of this chapter.