10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 351, § 26-5

Current through 2024-25, June 19, 2024

Section 144-351-26-5 - AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURES

A. Upon request, to the extent that it does not interfere with the performance of IV-D functions and subject to such requirements as OCSE may prescribe, confidential information may be disclosed to State agencies as necessary to carry out State agency functions under plans or programs under Title IV (including tribal programs under Title IV), Titles XIX, or XXI of the Social Security Act, and the Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP), including:

(1) Any investigation. prosecution or criminal or civil proceeding conducted In Connection with the administration of any such plan or program;

(2) Information on known or suspected instances of physical or mental injury. sexual abuse or exploitation. or negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child under circumstances which indicate that the child's health or welfare is threatened;

B. Upon request. pursuant to sections 653 a and 1337 of the Social Security Act. information in the State Directory of New Hires may be disclosed to State agencies for purposes of income and eligibility verification:

C. Authorized disclosures under paragraphs A and B of this section shall not include confidential information from the National Directory of New Hires or the Federal Case Registry. unless authorized by section 7 ("Security and confidentiality of computerized support enforcement system") or unless it is independently verified information. No financial institution data match information may be disclosed outside the administration of the Title IV-D program and no IRS information may be disclosed. unless independently verified or otherwise authorized in Federal statute.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 351, § 26-5