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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".16" citation="COMAR 07.03.17.16" title_num="07" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="17" heading="Notices to Applicants.">
  <text>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:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A notice of eligibility which shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The benefit level and the certification period,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any variation in the benefit level based on anticipated changes,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The right to and method for obtaining a fair hearing,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The telephone number and the name of an individual in the local department to call for information or clarification, and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The availability of any legal services;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A notice of denial which shall include the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Reason for the decision, and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Information listed in §A(3)—(5) of this regulation; or</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A notice of pending status in accordance with Regulation .18A of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>