WAC 388-14A-5004. How does DCS distribute support collections in a former assistance case?

(1) A former assistance case is one where the family is not currently receiving a TANF grant, but has at some time in the past. (2) Subject to the exceptions provided under WAC 388-14A-5005 , the division of child support (DCS) distributes support collections within each Title IV-D former-assistance case: (a) First, to satisfy the current support obligation for the month DCS received the collection; (b) Second, to satisfy support debts owed to the family; (c) Third, to satisfy support debts which are conditionally or temporarily assigned to the department. These collections are disbursed according to WAC 388-14A-2039 ; (d) Fourth, to satisfy support debts which are permanently assigned to the department to reimburse the cumulative amount of assistance which has been paid to the family; and (e) Fifth, to prepaid support as provided for under WAC 388-14A-5008 .