Section 1111.7. Continuation of benefits

(a) If at any time during a participant’s certification period, the local agency finds the participant to be ineligible to continue enrollment in the WIC Program, the local agency shall advise the participant in writing not less than 15 days before termination of the reason for ineligibility and of the right to appeal. If an appeal is received within 15 days after service of the notice of ineligibility, benefits shall continue until the hearing examiner reaches a decision or the certification period expires, whichever occurs first.

(b) An applicant denied initial enrollment, or an authorized representative of the applicant, may appeal the denial, but the applicant may not receive benefits while awaiting disposition of the appeal.