A household has the right to request a fair hearing when benefits are adjusted because of a mass change. If the appeal is filed timely, the CAO must not take action to reduce or terminate benefits until the hearing decision is received. 7 CFR § 273.12(e)(5)
Benefits continue at their previous level if: 7 CFR § 273.12(e)(6)
A fair hearing is requested timely;
The right to continued benefits is not waived; and
The fair hearing is based on an improper computation of benefits or improper application or interpretation of federal laws or regulations.
Reissued March 1, 2012, replacing March 26, 2004