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iii. Reasonably allows a family to continue accessing child care services without unnecessary disruption: Once a family is determined eligible and child care is authorized for a 12 to 18 month certification period. If a family's income exceeds 185% FPL during their certification period, they will continue to remain eligible for child care through the remainder of their certification period so long as their income remains under 85% of the State Median Income (SMI). At re-determination, families are determined eligible as long as they still have a need for service and their income is under the second set tier of 185% FPL. If their income exceeds 85% SMI, child care subsidy is closed and they are no longer eligible. This is found at Nebraska Revised Statute 68-1206. The family income connects to the FPL and adjusted annually for the new FPL amounts. Starting 9/2019, the 24 month time limit was removed from Nebraska Revised Statute 68-1206.

iv. Provide the citation for this policy or procedure: This is found at Nebraska Revised Statute 68-1206 and http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Guidance-Documents.aspx

Other.

Identify and describe the components that are still pending per the instructions on CCDF Plan Response Options for Areas where Implementation is Still in Progress in the Introduction.

3.1.7 b) To help families transition from assistance, does the Lead Agency gradually adjust copays for families eligible under the graduated phase-out period? No Yes i. If yes, describe how the Lead Agency gradually adjusts copays for families under a graduated phase-out. Amendment 3.1.7 b): Effective April 1, 2020, family co-pays are adjusted based on reported income changes. Family co-pays can decrease during a certification period; they cannot increase.

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