40-197 DISPUTE REGARDING COUNTY RESPONSIBILITY

.1 Referring Dispute to Department of Social Services (DSS)

When a county wishes to refer a dispute to DSS, a letter, signed by the director of the CWD, shall sent in triplicate to DSS. The county shall also send copies of documents, correspondence, etc., which are pertinent to a determination of county responsibility and a summary of its contention in the dispute. The decision of DSS shall be final. When responsibility for payment is found to be in a county other than that paying aid, intercounty transfer shall be initiated. DSS will make any claim adjustments which are indicated based on a determination of county responsibility.

.2 Grant of Services During Dispute Period

In the event of a dispute, payment of aid to an otherwise eligible applicant or recipient, shall be provided by the county to which application is made or shall be continued by the county currently paying aid. Such payment shall continue pending the determination of the dispute and shall be subject to the claim adjustments provided in Section 40-197.1 above.

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40-197 DISPUTE REGARDING COUNTY RESPONSIBILITY

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.1 Referring Dispute to Department of Social Services (DSS)

When a county wishes to refer a dispute to DSS, a letter, signed by the director of the CWD, shall sent in triplicate to DSS. The county shall also send copies of documents, correspondence, etc., which are pertinent to a determination of county responsibility and a summary of its contention in the dispute. The decision of DSS shall be final. When responsibility for payment is found to be in a county other than that paying aid, intercounty transfer shall be initiated. DSS will make any claim adjustments which are indicated based on a determination of county responsibility.

.2 Grant of Services During Dispute Period

In the event of a dispute, payment of aid to an otherwise eligible applicant or recipient, shall be provided by the county to which application is made or shall be continued by the county currently paying aid. Such payment shall continue pending the determination of the dispute and shall be subject to the claim adjustments provided in Section 40-197.1 above.

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