55 Pa. Code § 275.22 - Combining a fair hearing and an administrative disqualification hearing

(a) The Department may combine a fair hearing, as described under Subchapter A (relating to appeal and fair hearing), and an administrative disqualification hearing into one hearing if the issues originate from the same or related circumstances. The budget group/household will receive at least 30 days notice that the Department will combine the hearings.

(b) The Department will apply the regulations under this subchapter when the hearings are combined.

(c) If the Department combines the hearings to adjudicate the claim amount and to adjudicate whether an intentional program violation occurred, the budget group/household will not be entitled to a subsequent fair hearing on the claim amount.

(d) One hearing officer, as designated by the Office of Hearings and Appeals, may preside over the combined fair and administrative disqualification hearing.

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55 Pa. Code § 275.22