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Parent/caretaker relative thinks the AP is deceased but ES Worker cannot verify death. Complete a referral indicating that AP may be deceased.

NOTE: If death is verified, do not complete a referral. Disabled parent receives SSA disability benefits but his/her alleged child(ren) does not receive SSA benefits on his/her record.

Complete a referral on the disabled parent. Refer parent/caretaker relative to SSA to apply for benefits for the child(ren).

Situation Required Actions Disabled AP receives SSI benefits. Complete a referral on the disabled parent. Specified relative changes. Complete a new DSS Form 3816C signed by new payee.

NOTE: CHIP screens must be updated as necessary. TANF cash benefit case is closed and then reopened. Complete an updated DSS Form 3816C and update CHIP screens. A child(ren) is added to an TANF budget or a family cap child is born to a BG. Complete a referral and have payee sign DSS Form 3816C. Parent/caretaker relative refuses to cooperate. Complete a referral with as much information as possible. Inform parent/caretaker relative that CSSD will apply child support requirements unless good cause is established. If good cause is established, send copy of DSS Form 3816C with documentation to CSSD. AP data changes. After original referral, enter only the information that has changed on the DSS Form 3816B and update the AP referral data screens on CHIP. Parental rights are terminated. The parent whose parental rights are terminated should not be referred to CSSD. Parental rights must be terminated through legal system.

5.4 Child Support Sanction Child Support sanction reasons include the following: A. Failure by the parent or caretaker relative to provide minimum required information about the AP (See 5.1.4) B. Non-cooperation with CSSD as determined by CSSD