621.03 Rate and Method of Recoupment SR 97-03, 02/97 (FAM-A)

See SR 98-50 dated 8/98 for changes to this policy applicable only to Concord D.O. pilot implementation of New HEIGHTS.

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1.  Determine 10% of the assistance group’s payment standard, prior to any child support or work sanctions being applied.

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

Exceptions:

- If the TANF casehead is disqualified due to Intentional Program Violation, recoup $10 per month until the disqualification ends.

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

2.  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.

3.  Request repayment in full or in part or reduce the monthly grant.

4.  Request the individual to pay 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.

5.  Divide the maximum monthly recoupment amount by 2. This is the amount of the recoupment for each check.

- If the per check amount reduces the recipient’s check to less than $1.00, use a smaller amount in order to maintain the $1.00 minimum check.

6.  Ask the individual to pay any leftover portion. If they refuse, extend the repayment period.

- Recompute the rate of recoupment anytime the individual’s payment standard changes.

- Issue a new Form 205, Notice of Underpayment or Overpayment, and Form 810, Notice of Rights and Responsibilities. Do not give an advance notice period.