Child Care - ARW, Chapt. 1, Purchase of Service
Allow each assistance unit to report changes through ECARES by phone, in person, by e-mail, in writing, by e-mail or on the change report form (DFS 103).
Changes to be reported include:
Changes in the current or benefit month’s conditions, such as a change in provider or other situations, which could positively affect the benefit and parental obligation;
Other changes in circumstances;
Changes in marital status, school enrollment, and allowable expenses;
Changes in assistance unit size, living arrangements, and address;
Changes in earned income, such as source of income, beginning/ ending, employment, rate of pay, and increase/decrease in number of work hours; or
Changes in unearned income.
When a change of income is reported during the 12-month eligibility period, it must remain below State Median Limit. If income changes step do not change step of benefits unless it benefits the client.
Document the change and action taken in the case record.
1502 Time Frames for Reporting Changes