1 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.5 - Good Cause for Failure To Cooperate

When a TANF or Medical Assistance-Only recipient claims good cause for not cooperating with IV-D requirements, the Health and Human Services Commission determines if the recipient has good cause pursuant to Human Resources Code § 31.0032 and § 31.0033.

(1) If the Title IV-D Agency receives final notification that the Health and Human Services Commission determined good cause exists for failure to cooperate with IV-D requirements, the Title IV-D Agency shall cease all IV-D services and terminate the recipient's child support case.

(2) If the Title IV-D Agency receives notice that the Health and Human Services Commission determined good cause does not exist, the Title IV-D Agency shall continue to provide appropriate IV-D services.

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1 Tex. Admin. Code § 55.5

The provisions of this §55.5 adopted to be effective November 30, 2000, 25 TexReg 11645; Amended to be effective March 5, 2008, 33 TexReg 1759