003 INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES.

Individuals applying for or receiving subsidy benefits are required to: (A) Provide complete and accurate information. State and federal law provide penalties of a fine, imprisonment, or both for persons found guilty of obtaining assistance or services for which the individual is not eligible by making false statements or failing to report promptly any changes in his or her circumstances; (B) Complete an interview within 30 days of the date of application if notified that an interview is required; (C) Cooperate with the Department or auditors during an audit; (D) Pay the recipient’s sliding fee to the provider; (E) If the individual does not cooperate with providing information or fails to comply with individual responsibilities, services for the children may be denied or terminated; and (F) While an individual is applying for or participating in the program, the Department may ask the individual to provide verification of the individual’s circumstances or need for services. If the individual fails to provide requested information by the Department’s deadline, the application may be denied or the services may be terminated.