Sec.17a-116-12. Annual review of the subsidy

(a) The Department will conduct a biennial review of the continued need for subsidy.

(1) The adoptive parents shall submit a sworn statement indicating that the condition which caused the child to be certified as special needs or a related condition continues to exist or has reoccurred since the time of the last review.

(2) The adoptive parents shall submit a sworn statement indicating that the child continues to qualify as a legal dependent.

(3) If the Department determines that the subsidy should be reduced or terminated, the adoptive parents shall be notified in writing of their right to request a hearing before the Adoption Subsidy Review Board. The notification shall state that adoptive parents disagreeing with such planned action will be given a hearing provided a written request for a hearing is received by the Department (505 Hudson Street, Hartford, CT 06106) within 15 days from the date the Department mails the notification.

(4) If such a hearing is requested, the adoptive parents shall be given a hearing at least 30 days prior to the anticipated effective date of such action.

(5) The subsidy shall continue without modifications until the final decision of the Adoption Subsidy Review Board.

(Effective March 22, 1994; Amended May 30, 2002)