How do Intercept Programs work?
A. For unemployment or disability Intercepts: 25% a non-custodial parent’s benefits is taken and applied to child/spousal support debt, or to court-ordered child support arrears. There must be an existing arrears balance of at least $150.00 and the account must have been open at least two months. B. IRS/FTB Tax Refund Intercept: when there are arrears owed for child support, income tax refunds are intercepted and sent to the DCSS to be applied to child support debt.