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REV. JANURY 9, 2017

NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF CCS PROGRAM MANUAL LETTER #10-20017 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES 392 NAC 2-003.03

2-003.03 Time Limit for Action on Application: The Department must act with reasonable promptness on all applications for assistance. The Department must make a determination of eligibility on an application within 30 days from the date of application. If circumstances beyond the control of the Department prevent an eligibility determination within 30 days, the Department must record the reason for the delay in the case record and deny the application. The Department must send a Notice of Action informing the applicant of the reason for the denial and advise the client the application is valid for an additional 30 day period. If the client appears eligible at the time of application, the Department authorizes child care.

2-003.03A Additional 30 day period: A new application is not required in the additional 30 day period. The date all eligibility factors are met is the date services are authorized. If, at the end of the additional 30 day period, eligibility is unable to be determined due to fault of the client, a new application is required.

2-003.04 Eligibility Redetermination 2-003.04A Change in Status: The worker completes a redetermination of eligibility when information is obtained about a change in a client's circumstances that may affect his/her eligibility. The worker must complete this review as soon as possible within a 30-day time limit. 2-003.04B Periodic Redetermination: The Department must periodically review and document a client’s need for child care and may coordinate this redetermination with its review of a client’s eligibility for other benefit types. The Department must conduct a periodic redetermination at least once every 18 months, but not more than once every 12 months. When conducting a periodic redetermination, the Department must: 1. Conduct a redetermination of each client’s eligibility; 2. Determine if the client continues to meet one of the criteria at 392 NAC 3- 000; 3. Instruct each client to complete and sign a new Application for Assistance reflecting his/her current situation; and 4. Complete necessary redetermination forms and provider authorization. 2-003.04C Child Protective Services Investigation: No Application for Assistance is required for a child protective services investigation when a child abuse/neglect report has been filed or when there is a court order and the only service provided is foster care or child protective service.