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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 12/2018 Changes in family status 8.1.6 Death Household eligibility impacts When a member dies, process the change. Verification is not required unless inconsistent information was received. Evaluate income changes that occur as a result of household size changes according Chapter 8.1.12 (Changes in income or expenses). 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 Authorizations as a result of the death. • 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). Legal authority Minnesota Statutes 119B.025 Minnesota Statutes 256P.06