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Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 4(a) - Community-Based Services › Section 17b-4(a)-5 - Recovery of direct services overpayments

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Recipients, service providers, and service provider agencies are obligated to reimburse the Department for any overpayment received whether directly, or on behalf of a recipient.
(b) The Commissioner may waive recoupment of an overpayment up to the limit of statutory authority pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 3-7 if in his judgment the imposition of recoupment measures would place the recipient at significant risk of institutionalization, would place the recipient's family in a crisis situation or is not in the best interest of the State.
(c) Prior to the Department initiating any recoupment process, the recipient, service provider, or service provider agency shall be notified of the amount of the overpayment, the reason the overpayment occurred, the time period covered by the overpayment, and the proposed method for recovering the overpayment.
(d)
Method of Recoupment:
(1) The Department will attempt to recover overpayments from recipients, former recipients, service providers, or service provider agencies by the lump-sum recoupment method.
(2) If the individual who owes the overpayment is unable to make a lump sum repayment, the Department will attempt to recover the money through the installment recoupment method. Active recipients and providers may agree to the grant reduction recoupment method in lieu of installment recoupment.
(3) In cases where the individual who owes the overpayment fails or refuses to make a lump sum payment, sign an installment agreement, or comply with the provisions of an installment agreement, the Department may invoke the grant reduction recoupment method by reducing each subsequent payment made to or on behalf of a recipient by up to 25% of the total amount owed until such overpayment is recovered.
(4) Service provider agencies that fail or refuse to repay overpayments may have the amount which is owed recouped from any other payments to which they are entitled on behalf of any other client.
(5) When there is failure to agree to an appropriate repayment plan, the Commissioner shall take whatever action he deems appropriate to recover such overpayment.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 4(a) - Community-Based Services › Section 17b-4(a)-6 - Fair hearings

Current through July 10, 2024
A person aggrieved by any action or inaction of the Department may request a fair hearing in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Sections 17-603 and 17-604 as same may be amended. The Department of Social Services' fair hearing procedures are governed by applicable provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act and the Department's separate fair hearing regulations.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 10 - Uniform Policy Manual › Section 17b-10-1 - Uniform policy manual

Current through July 10, 2024
Pursuant to section 17b-10 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the Department of Social Services has prepared, and routinely updates, a state eligibility Policy Manual containing all departmental policy regulations and substantive procedures which affect the rights or procedures available to the public. In particular, the Policy Manual outlines the policies and procedures used by the department to implement and enforce federal and state laws for all of the programs which it administers.
The Policy Manual was adopted pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Uniform Administrative Procedure Act and any amendment to, or repeal of, the regulatory provisions contained therein would also be subject to UAPA procedural requirements. However, in accordance with Conn. Gen. Stat. 4-173 (c), the full text will not be published herein. Instead, the following list of sections from the Table of Contents for the Policy Manual has been reproduced in order to assist persons interested in seeking further information with respect to the regulations:
Rights and Responsibilities
1000
The Eligibility Process
1500
Assistance Unit Composition
2000
Categorical Eligibility Requirements
2500
Technical Eligibility Requirements
3000
Procedural Eligibility Requirements
3500
Treatment of Assets
4000
Standards of Assistance
4500
Treatment of Income
5000
Income Eligibility
5500
Calculation of Benefits
6000
Benefits Issuance
6500
Benefit Error
7000
Recovery
7500
Special Programs
8000
Special Benefits
9000
A copy of the Policy Manual is available at the Connecticut Department of Social Services, Office of Legal Affairs, 25 Sigourney Street, Hartford, CT 06106.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 27 - Hospital-based Acknowledgment of Paternity › Section 17b-27-1 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
As used in sections 17b-27-1 through 17b-27-7, inclusive:
(1) "Acknowledgment of paternity" means the form prescribed by the Department of Public Health for the purpose of establishing the legal paternity of a child born to unmarried parents, as provided in subsection (a) of section 46b-172 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The acknowledgment of paternity includes the affirmation of paternity, the waiver, and the notice of rights and responsibilities.
(2) "Affirmation of paternity" means the signed and sworn portion of the acknowledgment of paternity in which the mother names the biological father of her child and consents to such acknowledgment of paternity.
(3) "Birthing institution" means a hospital that has an obstetric care unit or provides obstetric services, or a birthing center associated with a hospital.
(4) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Department of Social Services, a designee, or authorized representative.
(5) "Department" means the Department of Social Services or any bureau, division, or agency of the Department of Social Services.
(6) "Notice of rights and responsibilities" means the portion of the acknowledgment of paternity that contains the written notice to the mother and the putative father of the alternatives to, the legal consequences of, and the rights and responsibilities that arise from signing such acknowledgment, including the right to rescind the acknowledgment, as required by subdivision (a) (1) of Section 46b-172 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(7) "Protocol" means the standards and procedures established by a birthing institution to comply with Sections 17b-27-1 to 17b-27-7, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(8) "Waiver" means the portion of the acknowledgment of paternity that is signed and sworn to by the putative father wherein such father voluntarily acknowledges that he is the biological father of the child, accepts the obligation to support such child, and waives his rights to a trial, a lawyer to represent him, and a genetic test to determine paternity.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 27 - Hospital-based Acknowledgment of Paternity › Section 17b-27-2 - Protocol requirement

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
In general
Each birthing institution shall develop and follow a protocol for the voluntary acknowledgment of paternity during the period immediately before or after the birth of a child to an unmarried woman in such institution.
(b)
Submittal
The protocol developed under subsection (a) of this section shall be in writing and submitted to the commissioner. An amended protocol document shall be submitted no later than 60 days after the adoption of a significant change to an existing protocol.
(c)
Required components
The written protocol submitted in accordance with subsection (b) of this section shall specify, at a minimum, how, when, and by whom each of the following services shall be provided:
(1) distribution of the informational materials specified in section 17b-27-3 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies to the mother and the putative father;
(2) provision of the forms and notices specified in section 17b-27-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies to the mother and the putative father;
(3) consultation regarding paternity establishment as required by section 17b-27-5 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(4) provision of an opportunity for the mother and the father to sign an acknowledgment of paternity, as provided in section 17b-27-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, in the birthing institution in the presence of a notary public; and
(5) forwarding of the completed acknowledgment of paternity to the paternity registry, as provided in section 17b-27-7 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 27 - Hospital-based Acknowledgment of Paternity › Section 17b-27-3 - Informational materials

Current through July 10, 2024
The birthing institution shall distribute to both the mother and the putative father, if he is present in such institution, written informational materials about paternity establishment. Such materials shall include, but not be limited to, those developed by the department and provided to such birthing institutions specifically for the operation of the hospital-based acknowledgment of paternity program. The department shall provide such informational materials to any birthing institution upon request.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 27 - Hospital-based Acknowledgment of Paternity › Section 17b-27-4 - Forms and notices

Current through July 10, 2024
The birthing institution shall provide to both the mother and the putative father, if he is present in such institution, the forms and notices necessary to voluntarily affirm and acknowledge paternity, respectively. The department shall provide such forms and notices to any birthing institution upon request. All of the required forms and notices are included in the acknowledgment of paternity form prescribed by the Department of Public Health pursuant to subdivision (a) (3) of Section 46b-172 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 27 - Hospital-based Acknowledgment of Paternity › Section 17b-27-5 - Consultation

Current through July 10, 2024
The birthing institution shall provide to both the mother and the putative father, if he is present in such institution, the opportunity to speak with staff, either by telephone or in person, who are trained to clarify information and answer questions about paternity establishment.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 27 - Hospital-based Acknowledgment of Paternity › Section 17b-27-6 - Affirmation and acknowledgment opportunity

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
In general
The requirements of this section shall be satisfied if the birthing institution provides the required services, including notarization, prior to the mother's discharge, if practicable, or, if not practicable, within 10 calendar days thereafter.
(b)
Affirmation procedure
The birthing institution shall provide to each unmarried mother the opportunity to voluntarily sign an affirmation of paternity in such institution. The birthing institution shall provide an oral and written notice of rights and responsibilities to the mother before the mother signs an affirmation of paternity. The mother's sworn signature on the affirmation of paternity shall be sufficient to ensure that she is informed, competent to understand and agree to an affirmation of paternity, and that such affirmation is voluntary and free from coercion.
(c)
Acknowledgment procedure
The birthing institution shall provide to each putative father the opportunity to voluntarily sign an acknowledgment of paternity in such institution. The birthing institution shall provide an oral and written notice of rights and responsibilities to such father before the father signs an acknowledgment of paternity. The father's sworn signature on the waiver shall be sufficient to ensure that he is informed, competent to understand and agree to an acknowledgment of paternity, and that such acknowledgment is voluntary and free from coercion.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 27 - Hospital-based Acknowledgment of Paternity › Section 17b-27-7 - Filing

Current through July 10, 2024
The birthing institution shall promptly forward the acknowledgment of paternity completed in accordance with section 17b-27-6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies to the paternity registry established and maintained by the Department of Public Health in accordance with section 19a-42a of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 34 - Electronic Health Records Incentive Program › Section 17b-34-1 - Scope

Current through July 10, 2024
The department distributes Electronic Health Record Incentive Program payments to eligible providers who meet the criteria set forth in 42 CFR 495.2 to 42 CFR 495.10, inclusive, and 42 CFR 495.300 to 42 CFR 495.370, inclusive. Eligible providers include: Physicians, nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives, dentists, physician assistants, acute care hospitals and children's hospitals. Eligible providers shall meet applicable federal and state requirements, including licensure and scope of practice requirements.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 34 - Electronic Health Records Incentive Program › Section 17b-34-2 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
Unless otherwise defined in this section, the definitions provided in 42 CFR 495.4 and 42 CFR 495.302 apply to sections 17b-34-1 to 17b-34-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. As used in sections 17b-34-1 to 17b-34-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:
(1) "Adopt, implement or upgrade" or "AIU" means one or more of the following:
(A) Acquire, purchase or install a certified EHR system;
(B) install or commence use of a certified EHR system and have started one of the following: A training program for the certified EHR system; data entry of patient demographic and administrative data into the EHR; or establishment of data exchange agreements and a relationship between the provider's certified EHR system and health information exchanges or other providers including, but not limited to, laboratories and pharmacies;
(C) expand available functionality of certified EHR technology capable of meeting meaningful use requirements at a practice site, including staffing, maintenance and training; or
(D) upgrade from existing EHR technology to certified EHR technology, including, but not limited to, upgrades to the addition of clinical decision support, e-prescribing functionality and computerized physician order entry;
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 34 - Electronic Health Records Incentive Program › Section 17b-34-3 - General Requirements for Participation

Current through July 10, 2024
To be eligible for participation in the EHR Incentive Program, a provider shall:
(1) Be an EP or an eligible hospital but not a hospital-based EP;
(2) comply with sections 17b-34-1 to 17b-34-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(3) meet all applicable requirements of 42 CFR 495.304;
(4) be enrolled in Medicaid with a valid provider enrollment agreement on file with the department and comply with all of the department's Medicaid requirements, including, but not limited to, sections 17b-262-522 to 17b-262-532, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(5) not have any current sanctions that temporarily or permanently bar the provider from participation in the Medicare program or any state's Medicaid program;
(6) demonstrate, in a manner specified by the department, that the provider:
(A) For the first payment year, is adopting, implementing or upgrading an EHR system; and
(B) for the second and subsequent payment years, satisfies the meaningful use criteria applicable to the provider under 42 CFR 495.6;
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 34 - Electronic Health Records Incentive Program › Section 17b-34-4 - Incentive Payment Requirements for Eligible Professionals

Current through July 10, 2024
In addition to meeting the requirements of section 17b-34-3 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, an EP shall meet the following requirements in order to be eligible to participate in the EHR Incentive Program:
(1) Comply with all applicable requirements of 42 CFR 440, be licensed pursuant to Title 20 of the Connecticut General Statutes and act within the EP's scope of practice under state law.
(2) Except for the first payment year as provided in subdivision (3) of this section, satisfy the requirements for meaningful use, as follows:
(A) Unless otherwise provided in 42 CFR 495.6(a), an EP shall meet:
(i) All of the objectives and associated measures in 42 CFR 495.6(d),
(ii) five objectives of the EP's choice from the objectives in 42 CFR 495.6(e) and
(iii) if applicable, the criteria in 42 CFR 495.6(h); and
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 34 - Electronic Health Records Incentive Program › Section 17b-34-5 - Incentive Payment Requirements for Eligible Hospitals

Current through July 10, 2024
In addition to meeting the requirements of section 17b-34-3 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, an eligible hospital shall meet the following requirements in order to be eligible to participate in the EHR Incentive Program:
(1) Hold a valid license issued by the Department of Public Health and comply with all applicable state statutes and regulations.
(2) Except for the first payment year as provided in subdivision (3) of this section, satisfy the requirements for meaningful use, as follows:
(A) Unless otherwise provided in 42 CFR 495.6(b), an eligible hospital shall meet:
(i) All of the objectives and associated measures of the criteria in 42 CFR 495.6(f);
(ii) five objectives of the eligible hospital's choice, from the objectives in 42 CFR 495.6(g); and
(iii) if applicable, the criteria in 42 CFR 495.6(i); and
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 34 - Electronic Health Records Incentive Program › Section 17b-34-6 - Methodology for Determining Patient Volume

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Each EP and eligible hospital shall, on an annual basis, meet the applicable patient volume requirements of 42 CFR 495.304 using the methodology in 42 CFR 495.306(c).
(b) Only an EP who is a pediatrician as defined in section 17b-34-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies may use the reduced minimum Medicaid patient volume requirement for participation in the EHR Incentive Program pursuant to 42 CFR 495.304(c). Such pediatrician shall comply with applicable requirements of 42 CFR 495.310.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 34 - Electronic Health Records Incentive Program › Section 17b-34-7 - Incentive Payments

Current through July 10, 2024
To receive incentive payments, an EP or eligible hospital shall meet the applicable requirements under 42 CFR 495.314. The department shall make incentive payments to each eligible Medicaid provider in accordance with 42 CFR 495.308, 42 CFR 495.310 and sections 17b-34-1 to 17b-34-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 34 - Electronic Health Records Incentive Program › Section 17b-34-8 - Initial Review and Right to Request an Administrative Hearing

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A provider aggrieved by a decision concerning only the issues set forth in 42 CFR 495.370(a) or section 17b-34(c) of the Connecticut General Statutes may request an initial review of the department's determination, and such review shall occur only if the department receives the provider's written request for an initial review, together with any supporting documents or data, not more than thirty days after the provider received the department's determination.
(b) An individual other than the person who made the department's determination shall conduct the initial review. The individual who conducts the initial review shall issue a written decision to the provider not more than thirty days after the department receives the request for initial review.
(c) If the provider is aggrieved by the outcome of the initial review, the provider may request an administrative hearing in writing to the commissioner, together with a detailed written description of all items of aggrievement, not more than fourteen days after the date the written initial review decision was issued.
(d) The department shall conduct an administrative hearing requested pursuant to subsection (c) of this section in accordance with chapter 54 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 34 - Electronic Health Records Incentive Program › Section 17b-34-9 - Audits and Documentation

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The department may access all relevant records and documentation and take any other appropriate quality assurance measures it deems necessary to verify provider attestations or conduct pre-payment or post-payment audits to assure compliance with the provisions of sections 17b-34-1 to 17b-34-9, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and other regulatory and statutory requirements. The department may disallow or recover any amounts paid or pending to the provider for which required documentation is not maintained or not provided to the department upon request.
(b) For purposes of documenting AIU, the provider shall make available to the department all relevant documents, including, but not limited to, one or more of the following documents, as directed by the department:
(1) Contract;
(2) software license;
(3) receipt or evidence of cost;
(4) purchase order;
(5) evidence of cost or contract for training; or
(6) payroll record demonstrating hiring of staff to assist with the implementation.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 78 - The General Assistance Policy Manual › Section 17b-78-44 - The general assistance policy manual

Current through July 10, 2024
The text of these regulations will not be published herein in accordance with the provisions of Section 4-173 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Copies of this regulation are available at the Department of Social Services. Interested members of the public may obtain a copy by writing to the General Assistance Unit, Department of Social Services, 25 Sigourney St., Hartford, CT 06106. Telephone (860) 424-5382 or toll free 1-800-842-2159.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 102 - Requirements for Providing Financial Incentive for the Reporting of Vendor Fraud › Scope › Section 17b-102-01 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
For the purposes of sections 17b-102-01 to 17b-102-04, inclusive, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) "Commissioner" means the chief executive officer of the department appointed pursuant to subsection (a) of section 17b-1 of the general statutes.
(2) "Department" means the Department of Social Services or its agent.
(3) "Fraud" means, with intent to defraud the department or a program under the jurisdiction of the department by:
(A) presenting for payment any false claim for goods or services performed;
(B) or accepting payment for goods or services performed, which exceeds either the amounts due for goods or services performed, or the amounts authorized by law for the cost of such goods or services;
(C) or soliciting to perform services for or sell goods to any beneficiary, knowing that such beneficiary is not in need of such goods or services;
(D) or selling goods to or performing services for any beneficiary without prior authorization by the department, when prior authorization is required by said department for the buying of such goods or the performance of any service;
(E) or accepting from any person or source other than the state an additional compensation in excess of the amount authorized by law.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 102 - Requirements for Providing Financial Incentive for the Reporting of Vendor Fraud › Scope › Section 17b-102-02 - Eligibility

Current through July 10, 2024
Payment of a financial incentive shall be provided to any person reporting vendor fraud in connection with any program under the jurisdiction of the department subject to the payment conditions and limitations which apply to this financial incentive pursuant to section 17b-102 of the general statutes and section 17b-102-01 to 17b-102-04, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 102 - Requirements for Providing Financial Incentive for the Reporting of Vendor Fraud › Scope › Section 17b-102-03 - Payment

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The commissioner shall be the sole determiner of whether the person is entitled to the financial incentive.
(b) The payment shall not exceed 15% of the amounts recovered by the state that are directly attributed to the person's report.
(c) The commissioner shall be the sole determiner of the amount of the incentive.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 102 - Requirements for Providing Financial Incentive for the Reporting of Vendor Fraud › Scope › Section 17b-102-04 - Payment limitations

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The department shall pay a financial incentive when:
(1) the person reporting has not materially participated in or benefited from any of the fraudulent activity being reported; and
(2) a direct correlation exists between the information reported and amounts recovered by the state as a result of such report; and
(3) the person reporting submits a claim for the financial incentive, in writing, on a form specified by the department and files it within six months from the date of when the vendor fraud was first reported;
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 112f - Safety Net Services Account › Section 17b-112f-1 - Safety net services account. Regulations

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) All moneys deposited in the Safety net services account shall be used to provide assistance to individuals receiving Safety net services pursuant to Section 17b-112e of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(b) All moneys deposited in the Safety net services account shall be used for the following purposes:
(1) Payment for food, shelter, clothing and employment assistance to individuals receiving Safety net services;
(2) Payment for eviction prevention;
(3) Payment for the purposes specified in subdivisions (3) and (4) of subsection (b) of Section 17b-112e of the Connecticut General Statutes, to the extent funds are available.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(a) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(a)-2 - Publication of names of delinquent obligors

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Definitions
The definitions in sections 17b-179(a) -1 and 52-362d-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall apply to this section.
(b)
Developing a pre-publication list
The department may develop a pre-publication list consisting of randomly selected obligors whose cases meet the following criteria.
(1) IV-D case
The obligor's case is subject to the Title IV-D state plan.
(2) Court order
The obligor's overdue support accrued under a court order to pay current and/or past-due support
(3) CCSES obligation
The IV-D obligation has been monitored through CCSES for at least 180 days prior to development of the pre-publication list.
(4) Duration of non-payment
The obligor made no payments on any CCSES obligations within 180 days immediately preceding the development of the pre-publication list. For the purpose of this subdivision, collections received as a result of any of the following actions shall not be considered as payments made by the obligor:
(A) release of a lien on the obligor's property in accordance with section 52-362d-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(B) withholding of an obligor's lottery winnings in accordance with section 52-362d-4 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(C) seizure of financial assets in accordance with section 52-362d-5 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(D) withholding of an obligor's federal income tax refund in accordance with section 52-362e-2 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies; or
(E) withholding of an obligor's state income tax refund in accordance with section 52-362e-3 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
(5) Overdue support amount
The obligor's total overdue support on all CCSES obligations for a single case is at least $5,000.
(6) Custodial party's address
The custodial party's address, according to CCSES records, is known and valid.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(a) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(a)-3 - Recovery of misapplied child support payments

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Definitions
(1) The definitions of "BCSE", "CCSES", "cooperating agency", "custodial party", "department", "IV-D", "non-assistance case", and "SED" in section 17b-179(a) -1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and the definitions of "fair hearing", "obligor", and "past-due support" in section 52-362d-1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall apply to this section.
(2) As used in this section:
(A) "Child support collection" means child and spousal support received from an obligor by BCSE, SED, or the state disbursement unit, as defined in subdivision (a)(3) of section 17b-179(m) -6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, pursuant to operation of the IV-D program or the state disbursement unit.
(B) "Misapplied payment" means a child support collection or refund posted to the account of the wrong obligor or obligee, or the amount of which exceeds that due the obligor or obligee.
(C) "Misapplied payment recipient" means the custodial party in a non-assistance IV-D case or a case in which payments are directed to the state disbursement unit pursuant to subsection (p) of section 52-362 of the Connecticut General Statutes, to whose account a misapplied payment has been posted or an obligor who has received a misapplied payment in the form of a refund.
(D) "Repayment agreement" means a document signed by the misapplied payment recipient which shall state the amount of the misapplied payment, the repayment schedule established in accordance with subdivision (d)(2) of this section, and a statement that failure to abide by such schedule shall result in the establishment of a wrong account posting.
(E) "Wrong account posting" means a CCSES entry that results in the automatic interception of all or a part of any future child support collections made in behalf of the misapplied payment recipient for the purpose of repayment of such misapplied payment.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(a) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(a)-4 - Cooperation with the child support program

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Definitions
(1) The definitions of "BCSE", "cooperating agency", "department", and "IV-D agency" in section 17b-179(a) -1 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies shall apply to this section.
(2) As used in this section:
(A) "Child" means one for whom TFA, Medicaid, SAGA or child care assistance has been applied or received;
(B) "Child care assistance" means a subsidy for child care expenses authorized under the child care assistance program in accordance with sections 17b-749-01 to 17b-749-23, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(C) "Client" means an applicant or recipient of TFA, Medicaid, SAGA or child care assistance;
(D) "Medicaid" means the medical assistance program funded under Title XIX of the Social Security Act;
(E) "SAGA" means the State Administered General Assistance program established under section 17b-111 of the Connecticut General Statutes; and
(F) "TFA" means the Temporary Family Assistance program for cash assistance to families funded under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families block grant.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(b) - Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines › Section 17b-179(b)-1 - Use of child support and arrearage guidelines

Current through July 10, 2024
In all IV-D cases, current child support and arrearage obligations shall be computed in accordance with the child support and arrearage guidelines promulgated by Connecticut's Commission for Child Support Guidelines, as required by Section 46b-215b of the Connecticut General Statutes. Such guidelines, and any updates, are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth herein.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(b) - Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines › Section 17b-179(b)-2 - Redirection of support payments

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Payment to the state
Upon the establishment of a IV-D case, BCSE shall take appropriate CCSES and other actions to redirect all payments under pre-existing support orders to the State of Connecticut acting by and through the IV-D agency. When an order is redirected, BCSE shall notify the obligee and shall mail promptly to the obligor a notice informing him or her of such actions, which notice shall provide
(1) an explanation of the basis for such actions;
(2) information on the terms of the support order;
(3) instructions for making payments to the state disbursement unit, as defined in subdivision (a) (3) of Section 17b-179(m) -6 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(4) a summary of the remedies for noncompliance with the support order;
(5) notice of the obligor's right to a hearing prior to imposition of any sanction, the right to appointment of an attorney to represent him or her prior to incarceration for contempt in the case of indigency, the right to request a review of the support order, and the right to petition the court for a modification of such order; and
(6) the address and telephone number of the individual or agency to contact if the obligor has any questions about the notice or disputes any information about the support order.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(f) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(f)-1 - Referrals to the federal parent locator service

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Definitions
As used in this section:
(1) "Authorized person" means the Office of the State's Attorney; the Office of the U.S. Attorney; a family relations counselor of the Family Division of the Superior Court; or the Department of Public Safety, Division of State Police, Missing Persons Unit.
(2) "Custody or visitation determination" means a judgment, decree, or other order of a court of competent jurisdiction providing for custody or visitation of a child, and includes permanent and temporary orders, and initial orders and modifications.
(3) "Parental kidnapping" means the unlawful taking or restraint of a child by a parent.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(i) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(i)-1 - Application fee for non-assistance cases

Current through July 10, 2024
Individuals who request IV-D services and are not at the time of the request receiving TFA, foster care, or medicaid assistance from the state, or continuing IV-D services pursuant to such programs, shall be charged an application fee in the amount of $1.00, which shall be paid by the state.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(m) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(m)-1 - Intake and establishment of cases

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Assistance and Medicaid cases
(1) Required activities
In assistance and Medicaid cases, BCSE shall, except as provided in subdivision (2) in this subsection:
(A) ensure the availability of at intake or provide to the recipient within 5 working days of referral from the appropriate referral source, information describing available services, the individual's rights and responsibilities, and the state's fees, cost recovery, and distribution policies;
(B) within 5 working days of receipt of referral from the appropriate referral source, open a IV-D case by establishing a case record; and
(C) within 20 calendar days of receipt of referral from the appropriate referral source, based on an assessment of the case to determine necessary action,
(i) solicit necessary and relevant information from the custodial party and other relevant sources and initiate verification of information, if appropriate; and
(ii) if there is inadequate location information to proceed with the case, request additional information from the custodial party or refer the case to the SPLS for further location attempts.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(m) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(m)-2 - Location of noncustodial parents

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Responsible agencies
(1) BCSE
BCSE shall be responsible for location pursuant to the intake process in all IV-D cases, including those in which there is a pre-existing support order which has not already been established on CCSES. Such responsibility shall remain with BCSE until the noncustodial parent is located and an enforceable order is established.
(2) SED
SED shall be responsible for location in all IV-D cases after the establishment of an enforceable order even if such order should subsequently become unenforceable or the noncustodial parent's whereabouts become unknown.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(m) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(m)-3 - Service of process

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Responsible agencies
(1) AGO
The AGO shall be responsible for meeting the requirements of this section in actions for the legal determination of paternity in all IV-D cases, provided that the AGO shall refer cases in which repeated attempts to serve process are required under subdivision (b) (2) of this section to BCSE for location efforts, and shall repeat such attempts when the alleged father is located and the case is returned to the AGO by BCSE.
(2) BCSE
BCSE shall be responsible for meeting the requirements of this section in actions for the establishment of court-ordered support (exclusive of paternity actions) in all IV-D cases.
(3) SED
SED shall be responsible for meeting the requirements of this section in actions for the enforcement and modification of court-ordered support in all IV-D cases.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(m) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(m)-4 - Establishment of paternity

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
BCSE functions
BCSE shall:
(1) identify and use laboratories which perform, at reasonable cost, legally and medically acceptable genetic tests which tend to identify the father or exclude the alleged father. BCSE shall make available a list of such laboratories to SED, the Attorney General's Office (AGO), family support magistrates, and the public upon request.
(2) in all IV-D cases in which paternity of a child has not been established, within 30 calendar days of locating the alleged father:
(A) establish legal paternity by obtaining an acknowledgment of paternity, or, if that fails,
(B) refer the case to the AGO for establishment of paternity and a support order by court action.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(m) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(m)-5 - Establishment of support orders

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Initial activity
In all intrastate IV-D cases in which a support order does not already exist, BCSE shall, within 90 calendar days of locating the alleged father or noncustodial parent, either:
(1) establish a support order by obtaining a child support agreement and, if necessary, an acknowledgment of paternity, or
(2) obtain the AGO's approval of the documents necessary to commence proceedings to establish a support order, and either:
(A) complete service of process of such documents, or
(B) document unsuccessful attempts to serve process, despite diligent efforts to do so.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(m) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(m)-6 - Collection of support payments

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Definitions
As used in this section:
(1) "Deposit" means credit to an account owned by the State of Connecticut.
(2) "Post" means credit to the correct obligor's account in CCSES.
(3) "State Disbursement Unit" means the entity under contract with the department to provide comprehensive collection and disbursement services for the Connecticut IV-D program.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(m) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(m)-7 - Medical support

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
BCSE functions
BCSE shall:
(1) attempt to establish a medical support order, either solely in appropriate Medicaid-only cases, or in conjunction with efforts to establish a monetary order in any IV-D case, if there is no existing monetary support order;
(2) coordinate the collection of information concerning the noncustodial parent's health insurance policy or plan and transmit the necessary information to the appropriate unit within the department for cases receiving medical assistance;
(3) recommend to the court to include employment related or other group health insurance in support orders;
(4) inform individuals who are not receiving financial or medical assistance that medical support enforcement services are available to them; and
(5) enter medical insurance information on CCSES within 10 calendar days from the date that an order is entered, or from the date when the obligor secures health insurance under the order.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(m) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(m)-8 - Review and modification

Current through July 10, 2024
SED shall perform the following functions with respect to the review and modification of support orders in IV-D cases.
(a)
Review
Review the orders in all IV-D cases in accordance with subdivision (s) (4) of Section 46b-231 of the Connecticut General Statutes and in compliance with applicable federal regulations. The review shall include a determination of the appropriateness of a motion for modification as well as the application of appropriate enforcement remedies.
(b)
Modification
SED shall prepare, serve, and be available for testifying at court on motions for modification for all orders identified pursuant to subsection (a), herein, as appropriate for modification. All types of modifications, including, but not limited to, the following shall be the responsibility of SED:
(1) upward and downward modifications due to increased or decreased income of either party or other change in financial circumstances causing a 15% or more deviation from the child support guidelines;
(2) addition or removal of a child resulting from emancipation, changed household residence, consolidation or modification of orders after a paternity acknowledgment or adjudication, or a child born after divorce;
(3) establishment of a current support order if only an arrearage order or a medical support order exists;
(4) addition of a health insurance coverage requirement to an existing financial support order;
(5) change of unallocated order when the children now reside with different custodial parties; and
(6) custody modifications, payee changes, and motions to add party plaintiff when ordered by the court during enforcement or modification proceedings.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(m) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(m)-10 - Provision of services in interstate IV-D cases

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Central registry
(1) Definition
"Central registry" means a single centralized office within or under cooperative agreement with the IV-D agency which is responsible for receiving, distributing, and responding to automated and manual inquiries on all incoming interstate IV-D cases, including UIFSA petitions and requests for income withholding.
(2) Functions
There shall be a central registry located within SED which shall:
(A) within 10 working days of receipt of an interstate IV-D case from an initiating state,
(i) review submitted documentation for completeness,
(ii) forward the case to either the SPLS or the appropriate local office of SED for processing,
(iii) acknowledge receipt of the case and ensure that any missing documentation has been requested from the initiating state, and
(iv) inform the IV-D agency in the initiating state where the case was sent for action;
(B) if the documentation received with a case is inadequate and cannot be remedied by the central registry without the assistance of the initiating state, forward the case to the appropriate agency for any action which can be taken pending receipt of necessary documentation from the initiating state; and
(C) respond to inquiries from other states within 5 working days of receipt of the request for a case status review.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17b - Social Services › 179(m) - Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program › Section 17b-179(m)-13 - Substantial compliance

Current through July 10, 2024
(a)
Definition
(1) 90% standard
Substantial compliance with the standards established in
(A) subparagraph (a)(1)(A) and subdivisions (b)(1) through (b)(3) of section 17b-179(m) -1, and
(B) section 17b-179(m) -12
shall be defined as achievement of the given standard in at least 90% of the cases requiring the action regulated by such standard.