Section 17. Assignment Of Medical Support

MAD has established requirements of CYFD when the applicant or re-determining recipient meets a MAP category of CYFD eligibility; see 8.200.420 NMAC. A. CYFD requirements: The authorized representative of CYFD who signs the MAP eligibility application on behalf of the applicant or re-determining recipient must notify MAD of any available third-party medical coverage. B. CYFD responsibilities for cooperation with HSD child support enforcement division (CSED): CYFD is responsible for cooperating with CSED activities which include: (1) identifying and locating the absent parent(s) of the eligible recipient receiving MAD services; (2) establishing paternity of the applicant whose parents were not legally married at the time of his or her birth; (3) obtaining child and medical support for the applicant or re-determining recipient; (4) identifying and providing information necessary to pursue third-party health coverage; and (5) developing procedures for referrals and determination of good cause for not pursuing child support or not requiring cooperation in pursuing such support.