.832 For dependent care costs, the CWD shall reimburse the actual cost in an amount not to exceed the maximum dependent care deduction per month per dependent.

(a) In lieu of providing reimbursements or payments for dependent care, the CWD may arrange for care through providers by use of purchase of service contracts or vouchers or by providing vouchers to the household. Page 192.1 This page is intentionally left blank. FOOD STAMP REGULATIONS Regulations ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS 63-407 (Cont.) (b) Reimbursement, payment, or arrangement for dependent care shall not be made to an individual who is the caretaker relative of a dependent in a family receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children. In addition, an FSET Program participant is not entitled to reimbursement for dependent care costs if a member of the participant’s Food Stamp household provides the care. (c) Reimbursements shall be provided for the following dependents: (1) Children who have reached age six but who are under thirteen years of age; and (2) Persons who have reached age 13 but are physically/mentally incapacitated or under court supervision. (A) The CWD shall require verification when physical/mental incapacity or the need for court supervision is questionable. (d) The CWD shall verify the need for and cost of dependent care prior to reimbursing a participant for dependent care costs. (1) Such verification shall include the name and address of the care provider, provider costs and the number of hours for which care is needed. (e) A participant may refuse dependent care arranged by the CWD if he/she can arrange other care or show that the refusal will not interfere with participation. (f) Dependent care arranged by the CWD shall meet all applicable standards of state and local law including requirements for basic health and safety protection.