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(2) Individuals who misrepresent information in order to receive assistance in two states at the same time will be ineligible for a period of ten years.

(3) Individuals who are fugitive or fleeing felons, parole violators, or probation violators.

(4) Individuals who have been convicted of a drug-related felony on or after July 1, 1997, unless the county has determined that the person has taken action toward rehabilitation.

(5) Individuals who have failed to apply for a Social Security Number.

(6) Individuals who are non-citizens and do not meet the definition of a qualified legal noncitizen.

Overpayments and recoveries. All overpayments are promptly established as account receivables unless:

(1) The household members are without fault in the creation of the overpayment,

(2) The change in income or other circumstances were reported timely, and

(3) The recovery would deprive the household of income required for ordinary and necessary living expenses or would be against equity and good conscience. The definition of against equity and good conscience must be consistently defined in county policy. The fact that the recipient is receiving public assistance shall not be the only factor in making a determination that the person would be deprived of income required for ordinary and necessary living expenses or that equity and good conscience exist.

A county will not pursue collection of overpaid benefits from individuals who were dependent child(ren) in the overpaid Colorado Works case.

A. For individuals actively receiving assistance, the Monthly Recovery Reduction Amount is as follows: (1) If the error is a result of an agency error compute five percent (5%) of the authorized payment amount or, if the error is result of a client error, compute ten percent (10%) of the authorized payment amount. If the resulting percentage amount is less than ten dollars ($10), the deduction from the authorized payment amount shall be ten dollars ($10).

(2) Deduct the percentage amount, or ten dollars ($10) when the percentage amount is less than ten dollars ($10), from the authorized payment to