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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 03/2021 Income limits 6.3 Participant – During the 12 month eligibility period Once determined eligible, when annual income exceeds 85% of State Median Income (SMI) during the family’s 12-month eligibility period, the family is ineligible. This is the income exit level during the 12-month eligibility period. Participant – At redetermination At redetermination, a family’s annual income cannot exceed 67% of State Median Income (SMI). This is the income exit level at redetermination. Legal authority Minnesota Statutes 119B.025 Minnesota Statutes 119B.09 Minnesota Statutes 119B.011 Minnesota Rules 3400.0170