An opportunity for a fair hearing will be provided, subject to the provisions of this section, to any individual requesting a hearing who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Division of Social Services, (i.e., suspension, reduction, overpayment, sanctions, delays, termination, etc.).

The purpose of a fair hearing is:

1) To afford all applicants and recipients an opportunity for an impartial, objective review of decisions, actions and/or delays in actions in programs administered by the Division;

2) To settle the issue(s) raised by the client in requesting the hearing;

3) To contribute to uniformity in the application of Departmental regulations;

4) To reveal aspects of Departmental procedures that are deficient or inequitable.