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2.2.9 HOME-BASED BUSINESS A parent who works in the home (i.e., medical transcriptionist) may be eligible for assistance with child care. The child care worker may obtain verification of income from the employer, either through check stubs from the employer or a notarized declaratory statement denoting: • Nature of the home-based business • Hours worked per day AND • Day-to-day business duties. If self-employed, a schedule C must be submitted to verify income. 2.2.10 VERIFICATION OF DISABILITY Eligibility criteria in some child care categories may not allow the applicant to be disabled. See Specific Child Care Categories for clarification. If one or both parents are temporarily or permanently disabled, verification will be required. The applicant must submit a physician’s (DSS Form 1247) or other health professional’s statement to verify the disability along with proof of disability income, if applicable. The applicant must submit a statement from the physician stating that the applicant cannot work. If the disability form indicates the applicant can work, they must provide proof of employment or school in order to be considered for eligibility. If they can work but are not employed or otherwise in school or training, the application may be denied. If the disability is temporary, the duration of the temporary disability must be indicated and a date that they may return to work, along with any applicable disability income. The client must also submit a return-to-work letter from the employer indicating the return to work date, hours worked, rate of pay and frequency of pay. The statement may also include if the applicant is capable of caring for their own child. Temporary disability typically is a result of a short-term injury, pregnancy, etc. A disability may be physical or mental, and must be verified by a physician or other health professional who includes: • Physician assistant • Nurse practitioner • Psychologist • Psychiatrist • Physical therapist • Other professional qualified to make a clinical diagnosis.