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REV. AUGUST 20, 2007 NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF CCS PROGRAM MANUAL LETTER # 69-2007 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 392 NAC 3-013.02D

3-013.02D IPV Disqualification: If an individual is found to have committed an IPV, a period of disqualification must be imposed. The period may be determined by the Director after an administrative disqualification hearing, or without a hearing if the individual waives his or her right to a hearing. The period of disqualification is:

1. For a first violation, up to one year; 2. For a second violation, up to two years; and 3. For a third violation, permanent disqualification. The disqualification applies to the individual found to have committed the IPV and his/her family.

These penalties will also be imposed if the individual is found by a court to have committed IPV.

Note: Before a referral is made for IPV for a family being served through HHS protection and safety services or Employment First, there must be consultation and agreement by the protection and safety or Employment First staff involved with the case. 3-014 Cooperation with the Child Support Enforcement Unit (CSEU) 3-014.01 Purpose of the Program: The Child Support Enforcement Program is also commonly known as the IV-D Program since the federal provisions for the program are contained in Title IV, Part D of the U.S. Social Security Act. The purpose of the program is to identify and locate absent parents, establish paternity, and obtain financial and medical support payments. 3-014.01A Child Support Enforcement Services: Child Care Subsidy cases are classified as non-public assistance (NPA). NPA cases are those in which the recipient of IV-D services does not receive ADC, foster care, or Medicaid. Services available from Child Support Enforcement for NPA cases include the following:

1. Locating parents; 2. Establishing paternity; 3. Establishing court orders for child support; 4. Establishing court orders for medical support; 5. Enforcing IV-D orders; 6. Reviewing and modifying support order(s); and 7. Collecting and distributing support.