011.02 COOPERATION REQUIREMENTS.

The recipient must cooperate in obtaining third party payments unless good cause for noncooperation can be established. Cooperation includes any or all of the following: (1) Providing complete information about third party medical coverage for the recipient or the children in their care. This includes third party medical coverage provided by any other person or agency; (2) Providing any additional information or signing claim forms which may be necessary for identification and collection of potential third party payments; (3) Appearing as a witness in a court or another proceeding, if necessary; (4) Notifying the Department of any actions being initiated to recover money from a liable third party for medical care or services. This includes the identity of the third party and the entire amount of any settlement, court award, or judgment; and (5) Reimbursing the Department, or paying the provider, from any payments received directly from a third party for any services payable by State Disability Program Medical Assistance; and (6) Taking any other reasonable steps to secure medical support payments.