A unique deduction name is specified for each deduction type. This name describes what the deduction is used to pay. Examples of deduction names include tax, gas, electricity, and child support order. Deduction names are code table values. A deduction category is also specified. The deduction category describes the group to which the deduction belongs. There are three deductions categories: applied, un-applied, and third party.
In order to create a deduction on a case, a deduction category must be selected. Only deductions that belong to the selected category can be created against the case. For example, if a deduction has a category of "third party", then only deductions belonging to the third party category are displayed for selection when a user creates a third party deduction on the case.
It is important to note that deduction categories available at the case level must first be configured as part of deduction administration. If a user attempts to create a deduction of a specific category which has not been configured, then no deductions will be available.