Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-48-.03

Current through October 22, 2024

Section 1240-01-48-.03 - ASSIGNMENT OF SUPPORT RIGHTS

As a condition of eligibility, the Families First applicant/recipient is deemed to have assigned to the state any rights to support, on behalf of all members of the Families First assistance group, and which have accrued at the time the assignment is made. The assignment requirement cannot be waived. If a client refuses to assign support rights, Families First assistance will be denied or closed.

(1) Notice to the A/R of the Assignment Requirement. A written and verbal explanation of this eligibility requirement and the sanctions for refusal must be given to each Families First applicant to whom the requirement applies.

(2) Refusal to Assign Support Rights.

(a) If an applicant/recipient refuses to assign support rights, Families First assistance will be denied or closed.

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-48-.03

Original rule filed December 2, 1996; effective February 15, 1997.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201 et seq., 71-1-105, 71-3-124, Public Acts of 1996, Chapter 950, and 45 CFR 232.11; §1115 of the Social Security Act.