Purpose


The purpose and effect of amending Rule 12E-1.0052 F.A.C. (Unidentifiable Collections), is to clarify the current payment processing procedures associated with unidentifiable collections that become program income when all efforts to disburse to the intended recipient have failed and to align the rule with the current process used by the Department for unidentifiable collections. The purpose and effect of amending Rule 12E-1.029, F.A.C. (Financial Institution Data Matches), is to replace the Memorandum of Agreement form CS-EF100 with the Financial Institution Date Match Election form, CS-EF133, as a form incorporated by reference to ensure the public has the most current information regarding forms used within the rule. The purpose and effect of creating proposed Rule 12E-1.031, F.A.C. (Noncovered Medical Expenses), is to inform the public how the Department determines and collects noncovered medical expenses. It provides the public with the steps the Department uses when it seeks to determine and collect noncovered medical expenses, outlines the rights of the parties subject to the action, and provides the most current forms used within the rule. The purpose and effect of creating proposed Rule 12E-1.036, F.A.C. (Administrative Establishment of Paternity and Support Obligations), is to inform the public how the Department establishes administrative paternity and support orders. It provides the public with the steps used by the Department when it seeks to administratively establish an order regarding paternity, or paternity and child support obligations, outlines the criteria used in determining eligibility, and provides the forms used within the rule.