Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-01 - Family Assistance Division
Chapter 1240-01-48 - Child Support Requirements
Section 1240-01-48-.03 - ASSIGNMENT OF SUPPORT RIGHTS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1240-01-48-.03

Current through September 24, 2024

As a condition of eligibility, the Families First applicant/recipient is deemed to have assigned to the state any rights to support, on behalf of all members of the Families First assistance group, and which have accrued at the time the assignment is made. The assignment requirement cannot be waived. If a client refuses to assign support rights, Families First assistance will be denied or closed.

(1) Notice to the A/R of the Assignment Requirement. A written and verbal explanation of this eligibility requirement and the sanctions for refusal must be given to each Families First applicant to whom the requirement applies.

(2) Refusal to Assign Support Rights.

(a) If an applicant/recipient refuses to assign support rights, Families First assistance will be denied or closed.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201 et seq., 71-1-105, 71-3-124, Public Acts of 1996, Chapter 950, and 45 CFR 232.11; §1115 of the Social Security Act.

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