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Situational Changes Within a 12-Month Eligibility Period Situation Process size. (This will not increase the copay but may decrease the co-pay which will benefit the family). Note: Previously eligible children will receive an additional 12 months of eligibility as well as what they were originally determined eligible for. o The new application number will be changed on the worksheet for tracking purposes. All changes should be initialed. o All children will be funded and connected for a full 12 months of care without changing the previous co-pay. o Child care eligibility staff will document the file indicating that the family is adding an additional child(ren), indicate the date the child(ren) was added; fund and connect the children and indicate what child care provider the child(ren) were connected to, when applicable. o The updated worksheet and any supporting documentation will be sent to imaging. Single Parent Receiving Services Gets Married (no new children to add) o These cases will only be documented to indicate the client has recently married. o Will not add new spouse and income until redetermination to avoid a change in co- pay, income and services. o Any documentation provided will be sent to Imaging.

Single Parent Receiving Services Gets Married (new children to add) **Exception for needing a new application** o This will require a new application as it is a non-temporary change. o The client will complete a new application via the Child Care Benefits portal to add the spouse and children.

If eligible and does not exceed the 85% SMI, child care eligibility staff will: o Close out (not terminate) and a new 12 months of care will be given to align all children. Existing children receiving services will get an additional 12 months.