(A) What is the
re-determination process?
Annually, a caretaker receiving publicly funded child care shall
submit a re-determination application, household income verification and
supporting documentation to the county agency for the re-determination of
on-going eligibility.
(B) How is a
caretaker notified of the re-determination process?
Forty-five days prior to the end of the current eligibility
period, a JFS 01124 "Re-determination Application for Child Care
Benefits" (rev. 6/2016) (rev. 10/2017) shall be mailed to the caretaker.
(C) What shall the
caretaker submit to complete the re-determination process?
(1) Prior to the
end of the current eligibility period, the caretaker shall:
(a) Verify
information on the printed JFS 01124 and make changes as necessary.
(b) Attach proof of
current household income and any other changes to the JFS 01124.
(c) Sign and return
the JFS 01124 to the county agency.
(2) If the
caretaker does not submit a JFS 01124 and all required supporting documentation
fifteen calendar days prior to the end of the current eligibility period, the
caretaker will receive a termination notice.
(3) If the
re-determination is completed after the issuance of a termination notice and
prior to the end of the current eligibility period, on-going eligibility will
be determined.
(D) What if a
caretaker fails to cooperate in the re-determination process?
If the caretaker does not comply with paragraph (C) of this
rule, eligibility shall be terminated effective the last day of the current
eligibility period.
(E) How will a
caretaker be notified when on-going eligibility has been re-determined?
Upon the receipt of a completed JFS 01124 and all supporting
verification, the county agency shall re-determine eligibility for publicly
funded child care.
(1) If the county
agency determines the caretaker is eligible for benefits for a new eligibility
period, the county agency shall provide notice of approval for child care
benefits using the JFS 04074 "Notice of Approval of Your Application for
Assistance" (rev. 9/2011) or its computer-generated equivalent.
(2) If the county
agency determines the caretaker is ineligible for benefits for a new
eligibility period, the county agency shall provide notice of denial of an
application for benefits using the JFS 07334 "Notice of Denial of Your
Application for Assistance" (rev. 9/2011) or its computer-generated
equivalent.
Effective: 10/1/2017
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 1/1/2020
Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY
Date: 09/15/2017
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 5104.38, 5104.34
Rule Amplifies: 5104.30, 5104.38, 5104.34, 5104.32
Prior Effective Dates: 01/09/2015, 9/28/15, 6/26/2016