Denied. Now what?

Let’s figure out what happened.

You don’t have to understand the whole letter right now. Answer a few simple questions and we’ll help you figure out what to look for and where to start.

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On your notice, look for three things: what was decided, the sentence saying why, and the section explaining how to respond or ask for a review. Those three are what anyone helping you will ask for first.

If you cannot find them, or cannot tell what they mean, a real person can go through it with you.

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Denial Decoder helps you understand what to look for in a notice. It does not decide whether a denial was correct, work out your eligibility, calculate a deadline, or give legal advice. Rules and timelines differ by program and by state, so follow the instructions printed on your own notice, or check them with the agency or an advocate.