(a) After making an initial eligibility determination, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) sends the applicant, in accordance with 42 CFR §435.912:
  (1) a written notice of eligibility, including notice of any co-payment the person must pay and the medical effective date described in §358.540 of this subchapter (relating to Medical Effective Date); or
  (2) a written notice of ineligibility, explaining the reason for the decision and the specific provision supporting the decision.
(b) After making an eligibility redetermination, HHSC sends the recipient a written notice of any change in eligibility or co-payment.
(c) The written notice informs the applicant or recipient of the right to request a hearing to appeal the eligibility determination. The hearing is held in accordance with 42 CFR Part 431, Subpart E and HHSC's fair hearing rules in Chapter 357 of this title (relating to Hearings).

Source Note: The provisions of this §358.535 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5497