What should I do if I receive a Notice of Action stating my CalWORKS Cash Aid, Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, CAPI, IHSS, etc. have been cut-off, reduced or denied?
• If you have had your CalWORKs, Food Stamps, Medi-Cal, IHSS, or related benefits cut off or reduced, or you have been denied benefits, request a hearing immediately. • Do not wait to get an appointment with LAFLA. Read the notice informing you of the county’s action to see how long you have to appeal. The notice explains your rights. File your appeal before your time expires. Keep a copy of the request for hearing for your records. • For the above benefits, you can continue to get benefits throughout the hearing process, if you request a hearing before the date that the county’s action is set to take place. This date can be found on the notice. Usually, you have ten days from the date on the notice to request a hearing to get continuing benefits. • If you do not appeal in time to get aid throughout the appeal process, you may still appeal within ninety days of receiving the notice of action informing you of the county’s action. State law presumes that you received a notice five days a
