Responsibilities of the Employer

Income Withholding:

• To withhold the correct amount of income for the length of the support obligation or face penalties.
• Must honor an income withholding order/notice from another state.
• Must remit monies to Ohio Child Support Payment Central (OCSPC) in a timely manner.
• Must keep employment information up-to-date and report to the local DCSE when an employee will receive a lump sum payment of $150 dollars or more, is temporarily off work or terminates employment.

Medical insurance:

• On notice from the DCSE, withhold monies for medical insurance for the children, if available.
• Failure to enroll the employee on request by the DCSE may prompt contempt charges by the court.
• Must inform the DCSE of any health insurance coverage changes, including termination of coverage.

New Hire:

• To have the information remain confidential.
• Report new hires and rehires in a timely manner or face penalties.
• Participate in the New Hire program inclusive of the electronic.
• data match requirements.