Procedures

Release the requested information pertinent to service delivery to the following agencies or their representatives without obtaining the A/R’s permission:

the Department of Community Health (DCH)

individuals directly connected with the administration of the DFCS, Child Support Program, Office of Investigation Services, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), Division of Aging, Health and Human Services and SSA employees as necessary to assist in establishing or verifying eligibility benefits under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act

individuals directly connected with other federal assistance programs and federally assisted state programs providing assistance on a means tested basis to low-income individuals

persons directly connected with the administration of the Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS)

employees of the Comptroller General’s Office of the United States for an audit examination

the current address of any fugitive felon or assistance unit (AU) member who has knowledge of the fugitive felon’s whereabouts may be given to a law enforcement officer if the name and social security number (SSN) of the felon is known by the officer.

name(s) and address(es) only of participating AUs to persons directly connected with nutrition education,

researchers authorized in writing by the agency,

public officials who request information in writing and the request originated from an inquiry by the AU,

emergency situations in which the County Director, Regional Director, or Division Director judges that the release is necessary to prevent loss of or risk of life or health upon approval from the State Office. Notify A/R immediately of this release.