Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-98.74

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 441-98.74 - 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.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-98.74

Amended by IAB February 8, 2023/Volume XLV, Number 16, effective 4/1/2023