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Child Care Assistance Program Policy Manual Issued 08/2022 Care during temporary breaks from authorized activities 9.15.3

Do not reopen a Service Authorization or increase authorized hours unless the parent verifies that they have resumed an authorized activity. See Chapter 7.4 (Verification – 12-month eligibility period). Medical leave policy A medical leave may include maternity or paternity leave, inpatient or outpatient treatment, surgery, and other types of medical leave. 12-Month Reporters and Schedule Reporters on medical leave whose employment, education or Employment Plan activities have ended permanently are eligible for Extended Eligibility. See Chapter 9.15.6 (Extended Eligibility). 12-Month Reporters on a temporary medical leave from authorized employment, education or Employment Plan activities are eligible for continued authorization. Follow the policies above for 12-Month Reporters on temporary breaks from their authorized employment, education or Employment Plan activities. During their 12 month eligibility period, Schedule Reporters on a temporary medical leave who meet certain conditions are eligible for continued authorization of up to 215 hours per child. The conditions for authorizing care for a temporary medical leave for Schedule Reporters are: • The participant is unable to provide child care due to the medical condition AND • The participant is expected to return to authorized employment, education or Employment Plan activities within 90 calendar days after leaving the activity AND • The inability of the participant to provide child care and the necessity of the medical leave is documented by a licensed physician, licensed psychologist, licensed psychiatrist, or licensed social worker AND • The total amount of child care during the medical leave does not exceed 215 hours per child. If a Schedule Reporter meets these conditions, track when the 215 hours would expire and approve the Service Authorization to end allowing for a 15-day notice. The end date for the Service Authorization should be equal to or greater than the date the 215 hours is used up, allowing for the 15-day notice. The 15-day adverse action period is not an overpayment if the end date falls after the 215 hours have been used. See Chapter 12.1 (15-Day Notice Requirement). The Child Care Assistance Program Parent Medical Condition Form DHS-6305 (PDF) can be used to verify that a parent or other parentally responsible individual (PRI) in the household has a medical condition and is unable to provide care for their child(ren).