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Priority for Withholding Child Support Obligations from an Employee’s Pay

Family Law Article, §12-102.1(c), Annotated Code of Maryland mandates that “Subject to federal law, a medical support notice has priority over any other lien or legal process, except for current support and support arrears withheld under an earnings withholding order or notice”. In order of priority, deductions should be made as follows:

1. Current support,
2. Support arrears, and
3. Medical support.

Note: The aggregate cost of these obligations may not exceed the limitations set forth in the Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act.

To Remit by EFT/EDI or ExpertPay. Call direct at 443.957.2680 or email at mdsdu.eft@acs-inc.com

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Additional Resources

• U.S. Department of Health & Human Services − Administration for Children & Families − Office of Child Support Enforcement
• Maryland New Hire Registry
• National Medical Support Notice Instructions
• www.mscompliance.com/md