Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Cooperation with the IV-D agency is
required of all recipients of IV-D services regardless of public assistance
benefit status. The IV-D agency pursues sanction and disqualification of
recipients of services, as appropriate, and may close any IV-D case for a
failure to cooperate. Cooperation includes, but is not limited to:
(1) providing all information regarding the
identity and location of the absent parent (including the names of other
persons who may have information regarding the identity or location of the
absent parent);
(2) appearing for
scheduled appointments;
(3)
reviewing and signing forms and court documents;
(4) providing documentation relevant to the
claim for an award of support;
(5)
appearing at court or administrative hearings, as required;
(6) immediately notifying the IV-D agency if
the dependent(s) is no longer in the care or custody of the custodial
party;
(7) reporting all direct
payments made to the custodial party prior to and during the provision of
services by the IV-D agency;
(8)
immediately notifying the IV-D agency if the dependent(s) is involved in
adoption proceedings;
(9) keeping
the IV-D agency informed of changes in contact information; and
(10) providing all requested information to
the IV-D agency in a timely manner.
B. If there is an assignment of support
rights pursuant to Section 27-2-28 NMSA 1978, the IV-D agency will request a
sanction or disqualification of a member of a public assistance benefit group
for noncompliance with IV-D agency cooperation requirements. The IV-D agency
will notify the appropriate agency of compliance if the custodial party
resolves the issue of noncompliance with the IV-D agency.
(1) IV-A public assistance benefits -
referrals for sanctions or disqualifications are sent to and handled by the
IV-A agency.
(2) Title XIX medicaid
- if there is an assignment of support rights and cooperation is mandated, the
IV-D agency will request disqualification of the member that is not cooperating
with the IV-D agency. The disqualification status continues until the member
cooperates with the IV-D agency.
