048-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-4

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 2-4 - Applicant Rights

Applicants shall have the following rights:

(a) To apply without delay at the Kid Care CHIP Central Office (at the Department in Cheyenne), either in person, by mail, by facsimile, on-line, or by leaving the application at the Central Office.

(b) To be accompanied or assisted by a person of the applicant's choice in requesting or completing an application.

(c) To request assistance from the Department in completing an application.

(d) To have the application and all personally identifiable information kept confidential and only disclosed as necessary to determine or verify eligibility or in accordance with the rules of the Department.

(e) To be treated with respect and to not be discriminated against, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

(f) To be informed:

• (i) Orally or in writing of the program eligibility factors and required verifications;

• (ii) In writing of the effective date of eligibility; and

• (iii) In writing of their rights and responsibilities.

(h) To be informed that the denial of an application for benefits is an adverse action, and that the applicant is entitled to reconsideration and an administrative hearing pursuant to Chapter 1, Section 9.

048-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-4