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INFORMATION TO BE GIVEN TO APPLICANT/RECIPIEN TANF MANUAL CHAPTER 600

7/11 APPENDIX I

INFORMATION TO BE GIVEN TO APPLICANT/RECIPIENT

In the process of determining eligibility, the local worker must explain thoroughly, the following:

A. Assignment of Rights (Section 201.9) B. Cooperation in Obtaining Support (Section 201.10) C. Redirect of Support Payments to State (section 602.1) D. Referral to Support Enforcement (Section 601.2) E. Legally Responsible Relatives (Section 601.3)

SCREENING PROCEDURE

ITEM TO BE EXPLAINED

A. Assignment of Rights (Section 201.9) DETAILS TO BE GIVEN

A. 1. What the assignment of rights means to applicant/recipient; 2. How the assignment is executed; 3. When the assignment is effective; 4. What absent legally responsible relatives are covered by assignment of rights; 5. Assignment is automatic upon receipt of assistance, recipient relinquishes all rights, title and interest in all support owed by absent responsible persons and must redirect. 6. Period of time assignment covers.

B. Cooperation in Securing Support and Good Cause (Section 201.10) B. Advising applicant/recipient of their responsibilities as outlined in 201.10 and the penalty for failure to cooperate unless good cause exists.

C. Redirect of Support Payments (Section 602.1) C. Applicant/recipient must be informed that:

1. Contact with absent legally responsible person will be made and such person will be instructed to mail support payment to the State.

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