631.03 Rate and Method of Recoupment SR 98-51, 12/98 (AAM-A)

Recoup all overpayments of financial assistance as follows:

• Determine 10% of the assistance group’s standard of need.

• The result is the maximum monthly amount that can be recouped from the assistance group.

- Individuals may request more rapid repayment or make additional payments on their own.

- The percentage can be slightly less than 10% in order to equalize payments for the period.

 Exception: Overpayment to individuals in residential care facilities and community residences may be recouped at an amount less than 10% of the standard of need as recommended by the Division of Elderly and Adult Services, the Division of Behavioral Health, or the Division of Developmental Services.

• Complete Form 205, Notice of Underpayment or Overpayment, and Form 810, Notice of Rights and Responsibilities, to notify the individual of the amount and circumstances of the overpayment.

• Request repayment in full or in part and/or reduce the monthly grant. The monthly grant cannot be reduced below $0.00.

• Request repayment of the outstanding overpayment when the case is closed prior to full recoupment.

- Suspend the recoupment until the individual becomes eligible for financial assistance again, if the individual refuses to pay the full outstanding overpayment.

• If the maximum monthly recoupment amount determined above is less than the monthly grant amount, divide the maximum monthly recoupment amount by 2 . This is the recoupment amount per financial assistance payment.

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• Recalculate the rate of recoupment anytime the individual’s standard of need changes.

- Issue a new Form 205 and Form 810. Do not give an advance notice period.