(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 for any changes to the county agency for the
re-determination of on-going eligibility.
(B) What is the
responsibility of the county agency in the re-determination process?
In the event a caretaker requests a copy of the JFS 01124
"Redetermination Application for Child Care BenefitesBenefits" (rev. 6/2016) (rev. 10/2017) the county agency shall provide both of
the following:
(1) The JFS 01124;
and
(2) The voter
registration application pursuant to rule 5101:2-16-35 of the Administrative
Code.
(3) Re-determine
eligibility by the last day of the current eligibility period.
(a) If the county
agency determines the caretaker is eligible for benefits for a new eligibility
period, the new period shall begin on the date following the last day of the
current eligibility period. The county agency shall provide notice of approval
for benefits using the JFS 04074 "Notice of Approval of Your Application
for Assistance" (rev. 9/2011) or its computer-generated equivalent.
(b) 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 the application for
benefits using the JFS 07334 "Notice of Denial of Your Application for
Assistance" (rev. 9/2011) or its computer-generated equivalent. The
eligibility shall end on the last day of the current eligibility period.
(4) Propose
termination of benefits using the JFS 04065 "Prior Notice of Right to a
State Hearing" (rev. 5/2001) or its computer-generated equivalent if the
caretaker fails to submit a JFS 01124 and all required supporting documentation
fifteen calendar days prior to the end of the current eligibility period.
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, 5104.341, 5104.34
Prior Effective Dates: 1/09/15, 9/28/15, 6/26/2016