905 LENGTH OF ELIGIBILITY SR 05-11, 05/05 (FAM-A)

Child care eligibility is determined for a specific period of time. When the eligibility period ends, the individual must reapply and be determined eligible for child care services again.

The month of application is the first month of the eligibility period, regardless of what day of the month the individual applies. The eligibility period begins on the day the application is received.

Example: If an application for child care is received May 26 and is approved, the eligibility period begins May 26 and must end no later than October 30.

The eligibility period must not exceed 6 months.

Exceptions:

• Adjust the eligibility period to coincide with other programs if the household receives another program of assistance in addition to child care assistance (see PART 161, REDETERMINATION/RECERTIFICATION).

• Cases eligible for the mail-in redetermination/recertification process are not required to participate in a face-to-face interview (see Section 161.01, Timely Notice).