A fair hearing is an opportunity for a person to challenge a decision made by the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) about their food stamps benefits. A person may request a fair hearing if they believe that DHS has made an incorrect decision about their eligibility for food stamps, the amount of food stamps they are receiving, or any other aspect of their food stamps case. Fair hearings are conducted by an impartial hearing officer who will review the evidence and make a decision about the case.
Fair hearings are important because they give people a chance to have their case reviewed by an impartial decision-maker. This can help to ensure that people are receiving the benefits that they are entitled to. Fair hearings can also help to identify and correct errors that have been made in the administration of the food stamps program.
