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A Medicaid notice reducing or ending services is not a final hearing decision.

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Read it immediately.

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Federal rules require the action and effective date,

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specific reasons, supporting law, hearing rights,

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and an explanation of when Medicaid may continue.

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If a beneficiary requests a hearing before the action date,

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services generally must continue until the decision, subject to exceptions.

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Connecticut DSS says medical benefits stay unchanged

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when the hearing request is made before the effective date.

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Save the notice.

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Request a fair hearing and continued benefits clearly.

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Ask to review the case record.

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A notice is not testimony; a hearing is not an audit.

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Read the source-linked guide at david-medeiros.com.