Sec. 22.01.03.08. Alternate Payee Responsibilities

An alternate payee shall promptly:

A. Submit a certified or true-test copy of a domestic relations order and any modifications or amendments to the order to the Agency;

B. Provide the following information to the Agency in writing contemporaneously with the submission of a domestic relations order:

(1) The Social Security numbers and dates of birth of the participant and the alternate payee; and

(2) The current address and current telephone number of the alternate payee;

C. Submit documentation to verify the alternate payee’s date of birth in accordance with COMAR 22.01.05;

D. When an alternate payee becomes eligible to receive a monthly allowance, properly complete an electronic fund transfer sign-up form and file it with the Agency in accordance with COMAR 22.01.06;

E. Notify the Agency in writing of:

(1) Any change of the alternate payee’s name, address, or telephone number; or

(2) The death of the participant; and

F. Comply with all reasonable requests from the Agency for information and documentation necessary for processing payment of all or any portion of a participant's plan benefit to the alternate payee.