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Appeal a Regional Center denial of eligibility


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Published: Aug. 2, 2023Updated: Oct. 24, 2025

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When to do itWithin 30 days of receiving denial

If your child receives a denial of eligibility for Regional Center services, you can prepare an appeal by following these steps.

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If your child's application for Regional Center services is denied, you can appeal the denial rather than starting over with a new application.

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Appeal a Regional Center denial of eligibility

If your child’s application to Regional Center is denied because your child is deemed ineligible, you can appeal the decision.

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Appeal a Regional Center denial of eligibility

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