3023.6 Temporary Absences of a Caretaker

A caretaker who is temporarily absent from the home to receive medical care can receive cash assistance for a period not to exceed 90 days provided that: 1. The caretaker continues to maintain a home and be responsible for the children for whom assistance is received; and 2. The caretaker has arranged for a responsible adult to care for the children during the absence; and 3. The caretaker plans to return to the home at the end of the absence; and 4. The caretaker continues to meet all other technical and financial eligibility requirements of the category of assistance that he/she receives. The nature of the caretaker's health problem and the anticipated length of the absence must be verified by a physician. If the absence continues for more than 90 days, the assistance case must be closed. The adult caring for the children in the assistance unit at the time of the closing may apply for assistance for the children if they are still in need.