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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-A. MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 22-A22. SUPPORTED HOUSING SERVICES FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS |
Section 22-A2218. RIGHT TO A HEARING IF RECEIVING A HOME FIRST SUBSIDY
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2218.1A consumer who is receiving a Home First Subsidy may request a hearing, meeting the requirements of the D.C. Administrative Procedure Act, from the Department within thirty (30) business days of receiving written notice of reduction, suspension or termination of a supported housing subsidy.
2218.2A timely request for a hearing shall automatically stay the Department’s decision to reduce, terminate or suspend a Home First Subsidy pending the completion of a hearing.
2218.3Each request for a hearing shall contain a concise statement of the reason why the supported housing subsidy should not be reduced, terminated or suspended.
2218.4 During the course of the hearing, the consumer shall have the right to:
(a) Present any testimony, witnesses or other evidence, both orally and in writing;
(b) Cross-examine any witness presented by the Department; and
(a) Be represented by counsel, a relative, or other authorized personal representative, at the consumer’s expense.
2218.5The recommendation of the hearing officer shall be issued in writing within thirty (30) business days of the hearing and shall include findings of fact based exclusively on evidence presented at the hearing and conclusions of law.
2218.6The Director shall review the recommendations of the hearing officer and render a final decision within fifteen (15) business days of receiving the hearing officer’s recommendations. The Director shall describe the actions required of the Department and actions required of the consumer in implementing the decision.
2218.7The Director may overrule the hearing officer in instances where he or she does not agree with findings, conclusions or recommendations presented for decision. In such cases, the reasons for the Director’s decision shall be specified in writing.