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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 12/2018 Changes in family status 8.1.6 Marriage Household eligibility impacts When a marriage occurs, it may change the household size and the family’s income. See Chapter 5.3 (Determining the CCAP family). Evaluate changes in household composition according to Chapter 8.1.3 (Changes in household composition) and family income changes according to Chapter 8.1.12 (Changes in income or expenses). Determine if the family is eligible for the New Spouse Income policy according to Chapter 6.6.3 (New Spouse Income policy). Determine if there is a change in copayment according to Chapter 6.21 (Family copayment). Authorization impacts Evaluate whether there are any changes to a child’s Service Authorization as a result of the marriage. • If the family is a Schedule Reporter, evaluate whether there are any changes to a child’s Service Authorization as a result of the marriage. For example, if a child of Parent A would now have Parent B as a PRI, consider the activity schedule of both parents to determine the number of hours of child care the child is eligible for. See Chapter 9.12 (Authorization Changes During the 12-Month Eligibility Period). • If the family is a 12-Month Reporter, authorized hours may increase but may not decrease. See 9.12 (Authorization Changes During the 12-Month Eligibility Period). Divorce Household eligibility impacts When a divorce occurs, it may change the household size and the family’s income. • If the parents remain living together, both parents’ income and activities should be used in determining eligibility and authorized hours. • If one parent moves out of the household, remove that household member and do not require Child Support cooperation until the family’s next redetermination. See Chapter 4.9 (Cooperation with Child Support) and 8.1.3 (Changes in household composition). Authorization impacts Evaluate whether there are any changes to a child’s Service Authorization as a result of the divorce/separation. • If the family is a Schedule Reporter, authorized child care hours must be based on the verified activity schedule of the remaining PRI(s) in the household. See Chapter 9.12 (Authorization Changes During the 12-Month Eligibility Period). • If the family is a 12-Month Reporter, authorized hours may increase but may not decrease. See Chapter 9.12 (Authorization Changes During the 12-Month Eligibility Period).