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1257 (07/2026) Chapter 8: Examples • Chapter 8: Examples Example 1: Cornelius is currently receiving child care benefits for his two children. He was working 30 hours a week at his initial certification. He reports that he is taking 10 hours of coursework a week to become a CNA. He also reports that his work hours have decreased. No verification is provided. The worker should Report a Change to add the school enrollment information, and to request student hours. The worker can select Needs Verification, which will pend for verification. If Cornelius needs a lower copay, the worker can add an income record with the decreased hours and select Needs Verification to pend for verification of the new income. All verification is received. Cornelius’ work hours have decreased to 20 hours a week. Based on the decreased work hours and the additional school hours (10 student hours + 5 study hours) highest verified work and student hours now total 35 per week (before travel time). Cornelius is eligible for full-time (40 hours per week, plus travel time) authorization of hours because his total weekly hours fall between 21-40 per week. His copay is decreased based on the new proof of income he provided. Example 2: Jean was receiving the part-time authorization of hours (20 hours per week, before travel time) because she previously reported working only 15 hours per week. She reports reducing her work hours and returning to school full-time now to complete her accounting degree. Her current class schedule shows that she is taking 18 class hours a week. Her new income verification shows that she is working 8 hours a week. The worker should enter the new income verification as well as work and school schedule in ONE. Her child care hours will increase based on highest verified hours: 8 works hours + 18 student hours + 10 study hours = 36 weekly hours. She is now eligible for the full-time (40 hours per week, plus travel time) authorization of hours because her work and student hours fall between 21-40 per week. Her copay may decrease as a result of reduced earned income and no countable educational income. Example 3: Two-caretakers, no overlapping work or school hours Vonda and Ellis are applying for ERDC for employment and student hours. Vonda works Mon-Fri 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and Ellis works Th –Sun 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Vonda also attends classes every Saturday from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Vonda and Ellis do not have any overlapping work or school hours, therefore, they are not eligible for ERDC. ERDC Authorizing a higher limit for extra hours