1-009.04B Adequate and Timely Notice

In cases of intended adverse action (action to discontinue, terminate, or reduce assistance or to change the manner or form of payment or service to a more restrictive method, i.e., protective payee, medical lock-in), the worker must give the client adequate and timely notice.

This means that for a 31-day month, Form IM-8 is mailed no later than the 22nd day of the month; for a 30-day month, no later than the 21st day; for a 29-day month, no later than the 20th day; and for a 28-day month, no later than the 19th day, to be effective on the first of the following month.