R6-5-4908. Child Care Assistance Approvals and Denials

A. The Department shall complete the eligibility determination within 30 calendar days of the application file date or referral receipt date, unless: 1. The application or referral is withdrawn, 2. The application or referral is rendered moot because the applicant has died or cannot be located, or 3. There is a delay resulting from a Department request for additional verification information as provided in R6-5- 4906(D). B. The Department shall deny Child Care Assistance when the applicant fails to: 1. Complete the application and an eligibility interview, as described in R6-5-4905; 2. Submit all required verification information within 10 days of the notice date of a written request for verification, or within 30 days of the application file date whichever is later; or 3. Cooperate during the eligibility determination process as required by R6-5-4911(A). C. When an applicant satisfies all eligibility criteria, the Department shall determine the service authorization amount, the fee level and copayment amount (if applicable), approve Child Care Assistance, and send the applicant an approval notice. The approval notice shall include the amount of assistance, fee level and copayment information, and an explanation of the applicant’s appeal rights.