110. What are your rights if DTA will not give you benefits or reduces or stops your benefits?

You can ask for a fair hearing if your application is denied, or if any other request is denied, such as a request to correct an underpayment, a request for child care, a request for a domestic violence waiver, a request to correct your time clock, a request for a time limit extension, or a request to accommodate a disability. You can ask for a hearing if the worker says you have been denied, but never sends you written notice. You can also ask for a hearing if the worker just ignores your request.

In most situations, DTA must give you at least 10 days advance notice before your benefits are stopped or reduced. You can ask for a hearing if your benefits are stopped or reduced. See how much time you have to ask for a fair hearing on whether you can keep your benefits while you are waiting for a hearing decision. You can also reapply while you are waiting for a hearing.

You can ask for a hearing if your worker threatens you, makes unreasonable demands that do not follow the rules, violates your privacy, or does not treat you with dignity and respect. 106 C.M.R. § 343.235.