(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. 10/2017) (rev. 12/2018) 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: 12/16/2018
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 1/1/2020
Certification: CERTIFIED ELECTRONICALLY
Date: 12/06/2018
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, 09/28/2015, 06/26/2016, 10/01/2017