1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.803 – Forms The prescribed forms for Direct Deposit Application (Form 6A002), the Authorization for Release of Information (Form 1A004) and the Revocation of Authorization for Release of Information (Form 1A005) can be obtained on the Office of the Attorney General’s website www.oag.state.tx.us under Child Support, Forms.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.802 – Definitions The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. (1) Office of the Attorney General–The state’s Title IV-D agency administered by the Child Support Division of the Office of the Attorney General. (2) State Disbursement…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.801 – Scope The Office of the Attorney General operates the State Disbursement Unit, which is responsible for receiving, disbursing, maintaining and furnishing child support payments and records in accordance with applicable federal and state law. Texas Family Code § RSA 234.006 authorizes the adoption of rules in compliance with…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.707 – Employee Contest Procedures (a) The employee may contest withholding under the Notice based upon a mistake of fact by requesting a review by the Title IV-D agency no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the notice of issuance. (b) The form for requesting a review…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.706 – Plan Administrator Responsibilities (a) The employer’s plan administrator must complete the Health Insurance Enrollment Information sheet and the plan administrator’s response and return them within 40 business days of the date of the Notice. (b) If multiple health insurance plans are available, the employer must enroll the child(ren)…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.705 – Employer Responsibilities (a) If the child cannot be enrolled in the employer health insurance plan because the employer does not maintain a plan, the employee is not eligible, or the employee is no longer employed by the employer, the employer must complete the Employer Response Form and provide…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.704 – Title IV-D Agency Responsibilities (a) The Title IV-D Agency shall use the Notice to inform employers of the requirement for insurance coverage for the child(ren) of employees. (b) In a IV-D case, the Title IV-D Agency may transfer the National Medical Support Notice to the employer of an…

1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.703 – Use of Form The Notice must be used by the Title IV-D Agency. It may be used in conjunction with an order in any Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship to enforce health care coverage.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.702 – Form The Notice is a federally mandated form and can be found at § RSA 55.120 of this title.

1 Texas Administrative Code § 55.701 – Scope The National Medical Support Notice (“the Notice”) is intended to provide a standardized means of communication between State child support enforcement agencies, employers, and parents. The Notice will facilitate the process of enrolling children in the group health plans for which their parents are eligible and create…