SUBJECT:
REVISED IM-4 (Hearing Rights)
DISCUSSION:
The IM-4 (Hearing Rights) 
has been revised. The revision includes:
- clarification of the hearings process,
- removal of all references to food stamp coupons, and
- update of references to Family Support Division.
An initial supply of the IM-4 (Hearing Rights) will be sent to the county offices. When the initial supply is received, destroy/recycle all versions of the IM-4 (Hearing Rights) dated prior to revision date 04/06.
Discuss hearing rights at every application for Financial Assistance, Medical Assistance or Food Stamp Benefits, and provide this brochure to the eligibility unit at application and upon request.
The IM-4 (Hearing Rights) is also available:
- through the Department of Social Services Intranet in the Forms Manual, Volume I, and
- on the Department of Social Services Internet site at www.dss.mo.gov/fsd/fstamp/index.htm.
NECESSARY ACTION:
- Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.