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The family is eligible to receive PASS I CCA supportive services from the date the TA application was entered into the Eligibility Information System (EIS) as “received,” even if their application is later denied.

If a PASS I family does not need child care as a supportive service at the same time their TA benefit begins, but does need care later, the month in which they first need care is considered their initial authorization period.

If the family is currently receiving PASS II or PASS III CCA and applies for TA, the Child Care Program Office (CCPO) or Designee will coordinate with the WSP to determine the appropriate start date and ensure there is no reduction in the level of care authorized. The PASS category in which the family would receive the highest benefit should cover the family for the month of TA application. If care has been authorized or payment has already been made through PASS II or PASS III, for the month of the TA application, the authorization must remain in place for that month to ensure coverage for the entire month. When a PASS II or PASS III case closes to authorize care for the next month through PASS I, adverse action does not apply as long as the level of care is not decreasing. If the level of care is reduced through PASS I, adverse action must be applied when closing the family’s PASS II or PASS III case.

PASS I CCA families are eligible and should receive PASS I CCA supportive services through the end of the month following their TA closure, if their TA was closed with earnings due to employment and they are PASS II CCA eligible.

4040-3 AUTHORIZING CARE FOR A PASS I FAMILY

Work Services Providers (WSP) determine the allowable units of care to be authorized each month. Units of care are determined by comparing the allowable times of the day in which the parent(s) is/are participating in their eligible activity (ies) and any additional allowable time such as travel or sleep time, to the child’s schedule, including the time the child is not in school. In a two (2) parent family, the units of care allowed are determined by the time both parents are in their eligible activity at the same time, including any travel and/or sleep time. These times are then compared to the family’s selected child care provider’s hours of operation. WSP are to confirm with the family or provider the provider’s hours of operation to ensure the