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104 same provider, and completed the authorization assessment. Betty needed to provide employment verification by September 29 to complete her renewal; however, the verification was received on October 5, after the verification due date but within the month following her renewal. As long as Betty is determined eligible for Wisconsin Shares, the authorization can be backdated to October 1.

Example 4 (Within 30 calendar days, new provider): Charlie had an authorization for his child, Janice, that ended on March 25. On April 9, a new child care provider opened and began providing care. The provider became regulated on April 3 and the YoungStar contract was entered into CMS on April 6. Janice began attending the new provider on April 9 and Charlie called to request an authorization to this provider on April 13. Although Charlie requested a new authorization within 30 calendar days of the previous authorization ending, the authorization to the new provider can only begin on April 9. This is the date that Janice began attending and the provider met the Wisconsin Shares requirements. Charlie could request an authorization for March 26 to April 8 if Janice was attending her previous provider or a different provider who met the Wisconsin Shares requirements.

This section last updated 7/1/2026

Section 15.2.1 Authorization Begin Dates for a Child Added During Ongoing Eligibility When a newly eligible child is added during ongoing eligibility, the parent must complete the authorization assessment within 30 calendar days of the start date of the new eligibility period. An authorization may begin on either: • The date the child began attending the child care provider, or • The date that the child care provider the child is attending met the criteria in Sections 14.1, 14.2 (as applicable), and 14.3.1 If the parent did not request or provide all the necessary information to complete an authorization assessment within 30 calendar days of the newly eligible child being added, the new authorization may only be backdated to the first of the month in which the authorization assessment was completed.

Example 1 (Existing Child and a Child Add): Grace has an authorization for her child, Tucker, which ends at renewal on May 31. On February 14 Grace reports the birth of her child, Elizabeth, born on February 10. Elizabeth is added to the case and confirmed eligible before adverse action in February. The renewal date is extended to March 31 of the following year. Grace completed the authorization assessment and will be returning to work on May 1. The authorization for Elizabeth can begin on May 1 since that will be her first day attending the provider. Tucker’s authorization can be extended to the new renewal date of March 31 of the following year, unless there is an expected change that occurs prior to the new renewal date (see 15.3).