(a)If the department finds a discrepancy or change in
circumstances as a result of the activities required by W.S.
42-10-102 or 42-10-103, the department shall review the case
using the following procedures:
(i)If the discrepancy or change in circumstances
does not affect eligibility, the department shall take no
further action;
(ii)If the discrepancy or change in circumstances
may affect eligibility, the department shall:
(A)Promptly make a determination of the effect
of the discrepancy or change in circumstances on the eligibility
of the applicant or recipient; and
(B)Provide written notice to the applicant or
recipient describing in detail the circumstances of the
discrepancy or change in circumstances, the manner in which the
applicant or recipient may respond and the consequences
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(a) If the department finds a discrepancy or change in
circumstances as a result of the activities required by W.S.
42-10-102 or 42-10-103, the department shall review the case
using the following procedures:
(i) If the discrepancy or change in circumstances
does not affect eligibility, the department shall take no
further action;
(ii) If the discrepancy or change in circumstances
may affect eligibility, the department shall:
(A) Promptly make a determination of the effect
of the discrepancy or change in circumstances on the eligibility
of the applicant or recipient; and
(B) Provide written notice to the applicant or
recipient describing in detail the circumstances of the
discrepancy or change in circumstances, the manner in which the
applicant or recipient may respond and the consequences of
failing to take any action. The department shall give the
applicant or recipient an opportunity to explain the discrepancy
or change in circumstances.
(iii) The applicant or recipient shall respond within
ten (10) business days from the date of the written notice of
the discrepancy or change in circumstances;
(iv) If an applicant or recipient does not respond to
a notice of a discrepancy or change in circumstances as provided
in paragraph (ii) of this subsection and the department
determines that the discrepancy or change in circumstances
affects eligibility for a public welfare benefit, the department
shall provide a written decision of the intent to deny, reduce
the benefit or close the benefit case;
(v) If an applicant or recipient responds to a notice
of a discrepancy or change in circumstances as provided in
paragraph (ii) of this subsection, the department shall
investigate and make a determination of whether or not the
discrepancy or change in circumstances has been resolved and
determine the applicant's or recipient's eligibility for public
welfare benefits. The decision of the department shall be
provided to the applicant or recipient in writing;
(vi) A written decision of the department under this
section shall constitute a final decision of the department
subject to judicial review as provided in W.S. 16-3-114.