Section 165.80  Initiating Collection from Currently Participating Households

a)         The Department initiates the collection of all claims by sending a written demand letter to the  household pursuant to the requirements of 7 CFR 273.18(d)(3) (2001 with no later editions).

b)         Collection action is taken on all claims except when collection of an intentional program violation claim will prejudice a case referred for prosecution.

c)         Collection action may be taken against all adult household members simultaneously.

(Source:  Amended at 26 Ill. Reg. 400, effective January 1, 2002)