Va. Code § 63.2-618: Notice and appeal

A participant aggrieved by the decision of a local board granting, denying, changing or discontinuing public assistance may appeal such decision pursuant to § 63.2-517. If a hearing request is received prior to the effective date of any proposed change in benefit status, a participant appealing such change shall have the right to continued direct payment of TANF benefits pending final administrative action on such appeal.1994, cc. 858, 951, § 63.1-133.53; 1995, c. 450; 2002, c. 747.