When changes in either State or federal laws (i.e., Social Security increases) require automatic adjustments of classes for recipients, timely notice of such adjustments will be given which will be "adequate". To be adequate, notices must include a statement of the intended action, the reasons for such intended action, a statement of the specific change in law, and a statement of the circumstances under which a hearing may be obtained and assistance continued.

Mass change notices will also include:

1) The specific change in the individual's benefits;

2) A name and telephone number of a person to call for additional information;

3) The liability a food stamp household will incur for any overissued food stamp benefits if a fair hearing decision is adverse to the household.