16 Del. Admin. Code § 2000-2007

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 2000-2007 - Stop Payments for TANF, GA and RCA Benefits

The following procedures are used to place a stop-payment on a check that is reported by a client as lost, stolen, or not received by the 5th of the month.

1. The client must sign the Affidavit of Forgery and Request for Replacement of Lost Checks (Form 124) indicating that the check was not received, or was lost or stolen. Form 124 must have the benefit number and the benefit amount to be replaced. Form 124 is to have notary signature.
2. The worker completes, Form 230 Stop Payment or Rescind Payment for each TANF, General Assistance, and RCA check not received.
3. Form 230 and Form 124 are forwarded to DMS.
4. DMS investigates claims of checks that were not received, lost, or stolen. DMS will issue a replacement check to the recipient four working days after the receipt of the affidavit and Form 230, if the original check has not been cashed. (Note: In rare instances DMS will send a replacement check to the pool when requested. A reason must be given for distribution by the pool.)

16 Del. Admin. Code § 2000-2007

9 DE Reg. 1756 (5/1/06)