Sec.10-183l-19. Discontinuance of or reduction in benefits

Prior to the discontinuance or reduction of any periodic benefits provided for in chapter 167a for reasons other than those contemplated by the payment plan election made under section 10-183j of the Connecticut General Statutes the board shall provide the beneficiary with notice of such intention and a statement of the reason and legal authority therefor. Said notice shall also advise the beneficiary of his or her right to make written request on or before fourteen days after mailing of the notice to the board for a hearing prior to discontinuance or reduction. If a written request for a hearing is made on or before the fourteenth day after the mailing of said notice, then no discontinuance or reduction shall be made until such time as authorized by a decision rendered in accordance with section 10-183l-18. If, however, no written request is received by the board on or before the fourteenth day after mailing of the notice, the board may discontinue or reduce the benefit on the day following the fourteenth day after the mailing of the notice.

In those cases where the requesting party fails to appear at a hearing, he or she shall be deemed to have withdrawn his or her request for a hearing, and the board may discontinue or reduce the benefit without first rendering a decision in accordance with section 10-183l-18.

Notice under this section shall be by personal delivery or certified mail.

(Effective March 5, 1986)