Employer Information

Employers play a major role in helping single-parent families collect child support for their children. The collection of child support payments for single-parent families reduces their need for public assistance benefits and reduces the taxpayers' cost for these programs.

Below is information about requirements for employers:

• Income and Wage Withholding
  Employers are required to withhold wages of employees who have a child support obligation.
• New Hire Reporting
  Employers are required to report all newly hired employees to a designated state agency within 20 days of hiring on a W-4 or equivalent form.
• National Medical Support Notice
  Employers receive a National Medical Support Notice form when a noncustodial parent is not providing health insurance coverage and has been ordered to do so.

• Electronic Funds Transfer
  Division of Child Support (DCS) utilizes ExpertPay for employers to electronically transmit child support payments. ExpertPay is a fast, simple, and secure way to make child support payments. There is a one-time registration fee of $2.50 per employer which is charged by ExpertPay. Costs vary by state and payment method. Employers and payroll service providers can view fee information at ExpertPay.com.