Fact Sheet No. 2

~ Fact Sheet No. 2 ~
Responding to a Notice of Intent to Reduce, Discontinue, or Deny Benefits
By Requesting a
FAIR HEARING

If you receive a notice telling you that your benefits will be reduced or discontinued, and if you disagree with the reason for this action, ask for a Fair Hearing immediately. You should do this before the "effective date" on the notice. If you ask for the fair hearing within this time period, your center must continue your benefits unchanged until you receive a fair hearing decision. If your center does not continue your benefits unchanged, get legal assistance by calling WE CAN at 718-487-2300.

Important Note: If your welfare center reduces or discontinues your benefits without first notifying you of its intention to do so, immediately request a fair hearing. The center may be forced to restore your benefits before you receive a fair hearing decision under these circumstances, as well.

HOW TO REQUEST A FAIR HEARING:

IN PERSON:

Bring your Notice of Intent, if any, to either of the following two locations:

14 Boerum Place, 1^st floor
Brooklyn
(Subways: 2, 3, 4, 5, A, F, M, N, R)

109 East 16th Street, 3rd Floor
Manhattan
(Subways: 4, 5, 6, L, N, R)

BY PHONE:

Call early in the morning or late in the afternoon since it is usually busy at other times. Have your Notice of Intent, if any, near you when you call. The number to dial is:

(212) 417 - 6550

BY FAX:

To fax a request for a fair hearing you will need a Fair Hearing Request Form (see attached). Once completed, this form should be faxed to:

(518) 473 - 6735

WE CAN Help!

If you live in North Brooklyn and need additional assistance, please call the WE CAN Hotline at Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A: (718) 487-2300 or (800) 696-6778.

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