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Agency Name Family Support Chapter No./Name 4 – Economic Stability (ES) Part No./Name B – Eligibility Factors Section No./Name B-700 Immunization Document No./Name B-710-FITAP Immunization Effective Date May 1, 2023

6 of 8 If immunization records received indicate that the child’s immunizations are up-to-date or in progress, document the *** * immunization status on the LITE Immunization – Details screen. ** If a child’s health care provider provides a written statement or documentation of recent immunizations indicating that the child is considered to be either: complete, up-to-date, contraindicated, or in progress, document the *** * status on the LITE Immunization Details screen.

If verification is not received or if verification shows the child is not up-to-date or in progress:

● contact the client to determine the reason, and

● offer the client assistance in making arrangements for:

o obtaining needed immunization(s), and/or

o obtaining needed verification.

If the client fails to cooperate or provide requested immunization or sufficient verification for any child included in the assistance unit, clearly document the offer of assistance in the case record, and:

● at application, the application must be rejected.

● for certified cases, the case must be closed and remain closed for at least one month and until all children are in compliance:

o Work-eligible families: apply the appropriate STEP sanction occurrence and reason.

o Non work-eligible families: close the case using the appropriate coding. ** The case must remain closed for at least one month and until the child meets the immunization requirements.

B-711-FITAP - PR IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE

Compare the immunization verification obtained to the immunization schedule as outlined in the chart in Section I based on the child’s age.

B-712-FITAP - PR VERIFICATION

Staff must verify immunizations are up-to-date or in progress:

● at the initial application,

● when assistance is requested for an additional child,

● at redetermination, and