A fixed amount can be entered for all deductions (i.e., across all deduction categories). This is the set amount of money that is deducted from the benefit payment. For example, $20. The default value of this amount is inherited from the deduction type that was configured as part of deduction administration. This amount can be subsequently changed by a user.
The amount specified cannot exceed the maximum or minimum deduction amount that was configured for the deduction type during system administration. For example, if the maximum amount for the deduction type is 50, a user cannot enter an amount that is greater that 50.
As part of entering the fixed amount, one of the nominee's in receipt of the benefit must be selected. The fixed amount will be deducted from that nominee's payment only. The nominee can be the primary client or another person, employer, or representative who is nominated by the primary client to receive the benefit on his or her behalf.
For example, a case has two nominees: Linda Smith and John Smith. Linda Smith is the primary client and receives the Maximum Dependent Child component for $50. John Smith is the second nominee on the case and receives the Maximum Personal Benefit component for $100. A deduction is created on the case and John Smith is selected as the nominee from whose payment the deduction is made. Then the payment is generated for the case, the $30 deduction is processed and taken from John Smith's payment; John Smith is thus issued $70.