Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-98.74 - [Effective until 4/1/2025] Reasons for noncompliance
Upon verification, certain conditions shall be considered valid reasons for noncompliance. At the request of the child support recovery unit (CSRU), the obligor shall provide verification of any reason for noncompliance with the order when the information is not available to CSRU through online sources. Valid reasons for noncompliance and acceptable verification are:
(1)
Receipt
of social security, supplemental security income (SSI), or the family
investment program (FIP). Receipt of social security, SSI, or FIP is
considered a valid reason for noncompliance when verified by information
contained in online sources available to CSRU or written verification from the
agency providing the benefits.
(2)
Temporary illness or disability. Temporary illness or
disability of the obligor or other household member is considered a valid
reason upon receipt of completed Form 470-3158 verifying the obligor's
inability to seek or accept employment.
(3)
High school student.
Attending high school is considered a valid reason upon verification from the
high school.
(4)
Incarceration. Incarceration is considered a valid reason when
verified through online information available to CSRU or on receipt of
verification from the institution.
(5)
Substance abuse
treatment. Participating in a supervised substance abuse treatment
program that is associated with a treatment center is considered a valid reason
upon verification from the treatment center.
(6)
Job training.
Participation in a job training or job seeking program through the department
of employment services as a result of receiving benefits from the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is considered a valid reason upon receipt
of verification from the department of employment services.
(7)
Employment or
self-employment. Employment or self-employment is considered a valid
reason upon verification through the employer for those employed or through tax
documents or business records for those self-employed.
(8)
Payment of support.
Payment on the account equal to the amounts prescribed for income withholding
in accordance with rule
441-98.24 (252D) throughout the
duration of the seek employment order is considered a valid reason upon
verification of payments posted to the Iowa collection and reporting (ICAR)
system.
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