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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 04/2019 Changes not requiring verification 7.4.1 In most cases during the 12-month eligibility period, eligibility should continue when changes are reported even if the change is not verified. For changes that families must verify during the 12-month eligibility period in order for eligibility to continue, see Chapter 7.4 (Verification – 12 month eligibility period). If a change is not required to be verified during the 12-month eligibility period, cases must not close during the 12-month eligibility period due to no verification. Household and authorization impacts for changes during the 12-month eligibility period are described in more detail in Chapter 8 (12 month eligibility period). If families report changes that they are not required to report, evaluate the impact of the change before taking action. Changes that would benefit the family Workers must inform families that if they want their benefits to increase, they must submit verification before the change can be processed. Changes that would benefit the family include changes that would: • Increase authorized hours • Reduce copayment • Authorize care for additional children Workers cannot close the case if verification is not received and cannot increase the family’s benefits until the change is verified. Changes that would not benefit the family No actions are needed if families report changes that would not benefit the family during the 12-month eligibility period if the changes do not impact the family’s eligibility. The system will not apply adverse actions until the family’s next redetermination. For information about changes that would impact family eligibility, see “Reasons a family is no longer eligible during the 12-month eligibility period” in Chapter 8.15 (Termination). Changes that impact case management Enter changes necessary to manage the family’s case in MEC² even if they are not verified. Changes include, but are not limited to: • Address changes • Provider changes • Household composition changes • Family status changes.

Legal authority Minnesota Statutes 119B.025