Background:
The Child Care income eligibility standards are updated annually
after the release of the Federal Poverty Guidelines by the United States
Department of Health and Human Services.
Implementation of New Income Eligibility Standards:
The Child Care Information Data System (CCIDS) has been updated
to include the October 1, 2021 Income Eligibility Standards. All applications, redeterminations and case
updates processed on or after October 1, 2021 will be based on these new standards.
The monthly income standards are as follows:
|
Family Size
|
2021 Federal Poverty Level (100%) Annually
|
2021 Federal Poverty Level (100%) Monthly
|
Maximum Monthly Income Limit for Initial
Eligibility* (142%)
|
Maximum Monthly Income Limit for Transitional
Eligibility* (150%)
|
Maximum Monthly Income Limit for Special Need
Eligibility* (150%)
|
Maximum Monthly Income Limit for Ongoing
Eligibility* (300%)
|
|
2
|
$17,420
|
$1,452
|
$2,062
|
$2,178
|
$2,178
|
$4,355
|
|
3
|
$21,960
|
$1,830
|
$2,599
|
$2,745
|
$2,745
|
$5,490
|
|
4
|
$26,500
|
$2,209
|
$3,136
|
$3,313
|
$3,313
|
$6,625
|
|
5
|
$31,040
|
$2,587
|
$3,674
|
$3,880
|
$3,880
|
$7,760
|
|
6
|
$35,580
|
$2,965
|
$4,211
|
$4,448
|
$4,448
|
$8,895
|
|
7
|
$40,120
|
$3,344
|
$4,748
|
$5,015
|
$5,015
|
$10,030
|
|
8
|
$44,660
|
$3,722
|
$5,285
|
$5,583
|
$5,583
|
$11,165
|
These amounts are determined using the 2021 Federal Poverty
Guidelines as published in the Federal Register on February 1, 2021. If the family size is above 8, add $4,540 to
the annual income for each additional household member.
Note: A caretaker may be
eligible for Transitional Child Care in the 12-month period immediately
following the end of their participation in Ohio Works First (OWF), if they
need child care due to employment.
Copayment
Desk Aid: The family copayment desk aid has been
updated based on the new income eligibility standards. The new desk aid is attached to this letter.
Please contact the Child Care Policy Helpdesk at 1-877-302-2347,
option 4, or at childcarepolicy@jfs.ohio.gov
if you have any questions.