Section 120.321  Good Cause for Failure to Cooperate in Establishing Paternity and Obtaining Medical Support

a)         The Department shall inform the caretaker relative of his/her right to claim an exemption from cooperation, based on a claim of good cause.

b)         With respect to claiming good cause for exemption as not in the best interests of a child for whom an assignment was executed, the Department's Good Cause policy at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 160.35, shall apply.

c)         With respect to claiming good cause for exemption as not in the best interests of the caretaker relative or any individual other than the child for whom an assignment was executed, the Department's Good Cause policy at 89 Ill. Adm. Code 160.35, shall apply excluding those parts applicable only to children.

(Source:  Amended at 16 Ill. Reg. 1862, effective January 20, 1992)