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Request a hearing to appeal a denial or reduction in public benefits

California Department of Social Services Information Status

California Department of Social Services allows individuals to request a hearing to appeal a decision to deny a claim for benefits, or due to a reduction in benefits for California public assistance programs such as Medi-Cal, CalFresh, KinGAP, and others.
Schedule
With the resumption of redeterminations, DHCS received approval from CMS to temporarily extend the timeframe permitted for Medi-Cal members to request a redetermination eligibility-related fair hearing to 120 days from the date the notice of action is mailed. The temporary extension for Medi-Cal members to request a fair hearing is effective from April 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
Eligibility Requirements
Must have received Notice of Action from a County, or a letter from Covered California denying or reducing benefits.
ADA accessible
Yes
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements
free
Yes
states
California

California Department of Social Services

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