WAG 08-01-05-d: Onetime Retroactive Relief Payment

Two groups of children may be eligible for a onetime retroactive relief payment:

• children included in an optional earmarking TANF cash unit, and
• SSI children.

NOTE: Ineligible children are not eligible for a onetime retroactive relief payment.

1. (FCRC)  Check the appropriate box on the Authorization to Request Earmarked Child Support (Form 2864):
   • optional child,
   • SSI child, or
   • ineligible child.
2. (DCSE) Reviews the case for retroactive relief payment eligibility after receiving Form 2864 when:
   • a client asks for earmarking for a child in an optional earmarking TANF cash unit, or
   • a TANF Cash, All Kids Assist, or Moms and Babies unit includes a child receiving SSI.
3. (DCSE) Sends the client a special onetime only retroactive relief check if the case meets the criteria.
4. (FCRC)  Treat a onetime retroactive relief payment as exempt income. The client does not have to report the receipt of the payment.
5. (FCRC)  Refer a client with questions about retroactive payments to:

   Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
   Division of Child Support Enforcement
   P.O. Box 2127
   Springfield, IL 62705