Section 218-RICR-30-00-1.19 - Wage WithholdingA. Immediate withholding is required for all cases whether or not the cases are IV-D cases, with new or modified orders on the effective date of the order unless one (1) of the parties demonstrates, and the court or other administrative process finds good cause not to require the withholding, or a written agreement is reached between both parties which provides for an alternative arrangement.B. Electronic Income Withholding (EIWO) allows an employer to register on the Federal portal in order to receive income withholding orders electronically rather than by mail. If an employer registers for one (1) State that constitutes an acquiescence to participate for all States. 1.19.1 Option to Elect Direct Deposits/Kids CardA. A custodial parent who will be receiving child support payments through the State Disbursement Unit (SDU), must choose to receive these payments via direct deposit into his or her checking or savings account, or automatic deposit to an electronic debit card (electronic transfer of funds to an ATM card) called a "Kids Card."B. With Direct Deposit, the payment will be electronically deposited directly into a custodial parent's designated checking or savings account. To receive direct deposit, the custodial parent must provide their checking or savings account information on the election form so that the designated bank can establish the process.C. The custodial parent must make a direct deposit election or the payments will be remitted to the Kids Card. 1. For non-public assistance cases, the custodial parent must make a payment election on the forms provided with the application packet.2. For public assistance cases, the custodial parent must make a payment election within ten (10) business days of issuance of the welcome letter.D. Pursuant to Federal Regulations, the Office of Child Support Services must remit payment to the custodial parent within two (2) business days of receipt of payment barring any legal requirements to hold said payments. The two (2) day requirement will be met using the Kids Card unless direct deposit has already been established. However, at any time thereafter, the custodial parent may complete a direct deposit form.218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-30-00-1.19
Amended effective 3/29/2019
Amended effective 1/1/2021