(a) All individuals under age 19 are automatically related to AFDC and further determination is not required.  Adults age 19 or older are related to AFDC when there is a minor dependent child(ren) in the home and the individual is the parent, or is the caretaker relative other than the parent who meets the proper degree of relationship.  A minor dependent child is any child who meets the AFDC eligibility requirements of age and relationship.

(b) Requirement for referral to the Oklahoma Child Support Services Division (OCSS).  As a condition of eligibility, when both the parent or caretaker and minor child(ren) are receiving SoonerCare and a parent is absent from the home, the parent or caretaker relative must agree to cooperate with OCSS. However, federal regulations provide for a waiver of this requirement when cooperation with OCSS is not in the best interest of the child.  OCSS is responsible for making the good cause determination.  If the parent or caretaker relative is claiming good cause, his/her needs cannot be included in the benefit group unless OCSS has determined good cause exists.  There is no requirement of cooperation with OCSS for a child(ren) only SoonerCare case.