Md. Code Regs. 07.07.20.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 07.07.20.03 - Issuance of an NMSN by the Administration

A. The Administration shall issue an NMSN for any child support case in which:

(1) An individual is receiving services under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act;

(2) A tribunal has ordered the obligated parent to include the child in the parent's health insurance coverage;

(3) Health insurance coverage is available through the obligated parent's employer; and

(4) The child does not have health insurance coverage.

B. When the Administration issues an NMSN pursuant to §A of this regulation, the Administration shall issue the NMSN within 2 business days of:

(1) Receipt of employment information from the State directory of new hires indicating that the employer offers health insurance coverage; or

(2) Verification of employment information from sources other than the State directory of new hires.

C. A properly completed NMSN has the same force and effect as a qualified medical child support order.

D. Subject to federal law, an NMSN has priority over any other lien or legal process, except for the current support and support arrears withheld under an earnings withholding order or notice.

E. An NMSN issued by a tribunal in any other state or territory has the same force and effect as an NMSN issued in this State.

Md. Code Regs. 07.07.20.03

Regulation .03 amended effective October 6, 2008 (35:20 Md. R. 1773)
Regulation .03A, C amended effective October 11, 2004 (31:20 Md. R. 1484)