Pennsylvania Statutes Title 62 P.S. Poor Persons and Public Welfare § 432.17. Timely and adequate notice defined

The department shall provide timely and adequate notice in all cases of intended action to discontinue, terminate, suspend or reduce an assistance grant except in those cases where adequate notice alone would be consistent with the requirements of Federal law or regulation.

“Timely notice” means notice which is mailed ten days before the intended change would be effective.

“Adequate notice” means a written notice that includes a statement of what action the agency intends to take, the reasons for the intended action, the specific regulations or statutes supporting such action, an explanation of the individual's right to request an evidentiary and an administrative hearing on the propriety of the intended action and the circumstances under which assistance is continued if a hearing is requested. Adequate notice shall be sent not later than the date of action.