Connecticut General Statutes 17b-197 – Denial or termination of aid under federal Supplemental Security Income Program. Notice of right to appeal
If a recipient of state-administered general assistance or person receiving aid under both the Social Security Disability Income Program and the state supplement to the federal Supplemental Security Income Program has been denied aid under the federal Supplemental Security Income Program, or has been notified by the Social Security Administration that his benefits under such program will be terminated, the Commissioner of Social Services shall advise the recipient of the recipient’s right to appeal and the availability of local legal counsel. For legal representation of a recipient that began prior to April 14, 2010, the attorney chosen by the recipient shall be reimbursed by the state for his reasonable fees, on a contingency basis, limited to the amount approved by the Department of Social Services, and limited to the amount approved by the Social Security Administration when such approval is required by federal regulations for such appeals. Such attorney’s fees shall not be recoverable from such recipient or his estate. The full amount of any interim assistance reimbursement received by the state shall be applied to reduce any obligation owed to the town by such recipient.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 17b-197
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.