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5. Name of new AP

The ES Worker will meet with the recipient to complete a referral. The recipient must provide required information for the new AP and sign a DSS Form 3816C. The ES Worker will enter the AP data into CHIP. (See 5.1.4)

CAUTION: Blood tests or genetic tests which exclude the alleged AP as the father of a child are considered to be 100% accurate. The sanction may not be waived if the recipient contends the blood test or genetic test was inaccurate. If the putative father named during the second opportunity is excluded through a blood test or genetic test, CSSD will notify the ES Worker and the recipient and the child(ren) will be sanctioned until the State establishes paternity for the child(ren). The sanction must be imposed after sending a Notice of Adverse Action. The sanction will continue until the ES Worker is notified by CSSD that paternity has been established.

7. Action Prior to Sanction Request Prior to a sanction request, CSSD will take the following actions: A. Provide the recipient an opportunity to provide the requested information

B. Allow the recipient to provide good cause for failure to keep a scheduled appointment or appear in court proceedings

8. Sanction After Blood Test When non-cooperation based on blood test or genetic test results has been made, the parent/caretaker relative and child(ren)'s needs are excluded from the benefit determination.

9. CSSD Sanction Request A sanction for non-cooperation may be imposed when CSSD sends a sanction request based on the parent/caretaker relative's failure to: A. Provide sufficient information to CSSD to establish paternity/secure support B. Provide requested information/documentation to CSSD C. Keep a scheduled appointment with CSSD D. Appear in court proceedings

10. When to Lift a Sanction The sanction period is lifted when: A. The parent/caretaker relative complies with child support requirements B. The involved child(ren) leaves the BG C. The involved child(ren) is not a BG member when the ES Worker receives the non-cooperation referral D. Paternity is established and support is secured without the recipient's cooperation as long as child support is received for all children of the AP