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86 eligibility requirements for their own children (see 6.1). The financial eligibility exception only applies to the children in out-of-home care.

This section last updated 7/1/2024

Chapter 10 Reporting Requirements

Section 10.1 Reporting Requirements Parents receiving Wisconsin Shares must report changes that may impact eligibility or authorizations to the local agency within 10 calendar days after the change. Parents can report changes by calling or visiting the local agency or online through ACCESS Report My Changes (RMC). Parents are informed of their rights and responsibilities for reporting changes through their Notice of Eligibility, Quarterly Subsidy Authorization Notice, and ACCESS Renew My Benefits (RMB), Apply for Benefits (AFB), and Add a Program (AAP) application documents.

Income Changes The income reporting requirements depend on whether the Assistance Group (AG) is at or below 200% Federal Poverty Level (FPL) or above 200% FPL. • An AG at or below 200% FPL must report if their gross monthly household income, whether earned or unearned, exceeds 85% of the State Median Income (SMI). • An AG above 200% FPL must report if their household’s gross monthly income, whether earned or unearned, increases by $250 or more.

All parents must report if their monthly gross income exceeds 85% of the State Median Income (SMI).

The Child Care Notice of Eligibility and Quarterly Subsidy Authorization Notice display the income reporting requirement for the AG.

Note: Parents are not required to report decreases in monthly household income; however, doing so may increase a family’s subsidy amount by reducing the hourly copayment per the reduction in income.

Child Care Authorization Changes A change in child care providers must be reported before the change occurs. If a parent intends to change to a new child care provider next month, the change needs to be reported before the last business day of the current month to receive subsidy funds for the new provider. There are limited exceptions (see 17.3 and 17.3.1).

An individual must report within 10 calendar days after the change if someone in the household: