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(Revised 7/01 ML #2697)
State law automatically assigns rights to support (child and spousal support) to the Department of Human Services upon authorization for TANF benefit.
After initial eligibility is established, support payments are normally paid to the Department of Human Services. The Child Support Enforcement Agency generates a child support alert showing the appropriate collections received on behalf of household members eligible for the TANF benefit.
If child support received or assigned during the first prospective month results in ineligibility, the Request for Benefits must be denied.
If child support received or assigned during the second prospective month results in ineligibility, the case must be closed effective the last day of the first prospective month. The household shall be advised to notify the county social service office if child support for the second prospective month is not received on the last workday of the month. If the household notifies the county social service office on the last workday of the month following the effective closing date that child support was not received or was received in a lesser amount, the case shall be reverted to open without a new Request for Benefits. For example, a case is closed effective June 30 (the last day of the first prospective month) due to anticipated child support. The household must contact the county social service office on the last workday of July if child support is not received or received in a lesser amount in order for the case to be reverted to open effective July 1.
If the household fails to contact the county social service office on the last workday of the month following the effective closing date, a new Request for Benefits is required. The case must be budgeted prospectively for the first two months and benefits are prorated from the date of the Request for Benefits or date of eligibility, whichever is later.
