Chapter 170-290 WAC: WORKING CONNECTIONS AND SEASONAL CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAMS

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Chapter 170-290 WAC	Last Update: 10/5/12
WORKING CONNECTIONS AND SEASONAL CHILD CARE SUBSIDY PROGRAMS

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PART I. INTRODUCTION
170-290-0001	Purpose and intent.
170-290-0002	Scope of agency responsibilities.
170-290-0003	Definitions.
PART II. WORKING CONNECTIONS CHILD CARE
Eligibility Requirements
170-290-0005	Eligibility.
170-290-0012	Verifying consumers' information.
170-290-0015	Eligibility -- Family size.
170-290-0020	Eligibility -- Special circumstances.
Rights and Responsibilities
170-290-0025	Consumers' rights.
170-290-0030	Consumers' responsibilities.
170-290-0031	Notification of changes.
170-290-0032	Failure to report changes.
170-290-0034	Providers' responsibilities.
170-290-0035	DSHS's responsibilities to consumers.
Approved Activities
170-290-0040	Approved activities for consumers participating in WorkFirst.
170-290-0045	Approved activities for consumers not participating in WorkFirst.
170-290-0050	Additional requirements for self-employed WCCC consumers.
170-290-0055	Receipt of benefits when not engaged in approved activities.
Income and Copayment Calculations
170-290-0060	Countable income.
170-290-0065	Calculation of income.
170-290-0070	Excluded income and deductions.
170-290-0075	Determining income eligibility and copayment amounts.
170-290-0082	Eligibility period.
170-290-0085	Change in copayment.
170-290-0090	Minimum copayment.
Start Dates and Eligibility Period
170-290-0095	When WCCC benefits start.
170-290-0107	Denial of benefits -- Date of redetermining eligibility.
170-290-0109	New eligibility period.
170-290-0110	Termination of and redetermining eligibility for benefits.
Notice
170-290-0115	Notice of payment changes.
170-290-0120	When notice of payment changes is not required.
Eligible Child Care Providers
170-290-0125	Eligible child care providers.
170-290-0130	In-home/relative providers -- Eligibility.
170-290-0135	In-home/relative providers -- Information provided to DSHS.
170-290-0138	In-home/relative providers -- Responsibilities.
170-290-0139	In-home/relative providers -- Electronic attendance records -- Records retention.
170-290-0140	In-home/relative providers -- Ineligibility.
170-290-0143	In-home/relative providers -- Background checks -- Required persons.
170-290-0145	In-home/relative providers -- Background checks -- Reasons and notification.
170-290-0150	In-home/relative providers -- Background checks -- Included information and sources.
170-290-0155	In-home/relative providers -- Background checks -- Subsequent steps.
170-290-0160	In-home/relative providers -- Background checks -- Disqualified providers.
170-290-0165	In-home/relative providers -- Background checks -- Other disqualifying information.
170-290-0167	In-home/relative providers -- Background checks -- Disqualified person living with the provider.
Subsidy Rates and Fees
170-290-0180	WCCC subsidy rates -- Effective date.
170-290-0185	WCCC subsidy rates -- Five-year-old children.
170-290-0190	WCCC authorized and additional payments -- Determining units of care.
170-290-0200	Daily child care rates -- Licensed or certified child care centers and DEL contracted seasonal day camps.
170-290-0205	Daily child care rates -- Licensed or certified family home child care providers.
170-290-0220	Special needs rates -- Qualification and required documentation.
170-290-0225	Special needs rates -- Licensed or certified child care centers and seasonal day camps.
170-290-0230	Special needs rates -- Licensed or certified family home child care providers.
170-290-0235	Special needs rates -- In-home/relative providers.
170-290-0240	Child care subsidy rates -- In-home/relative providers.
170-290-0245	Registration fees.
170-290-0247	Field trip fees.
170-290-0249	Nonstandard hours bonus.
170-290-0250	Eligible provider capacity and payment.
Payment Discrepancies
170-290-0266	Payment discrepancies -- Generally.
170-290-0267	Payment discrepancies -- Provider underpayments.
170-290-0268	Payment discrepancies -- Provider overpayments.
170-290-0269	Payment discrepancies -- Consumer underpayments.
170-290-0271	Payment discrepancies -- Consumer overpayments.
170-290-0275	Payment discrepancies -- Providers covered under collective bargaining.
Administrative Hearings - WCCC
170-290-0280	Right to request an administrative hearing.
170-290-0285	Receipt of WCCC benefits pending the outcome of an administrative hearing.
PART III. SEASONAL CHILD CARE
Introduction
170-290-3501	Program funding.
Eligibility Requirements
170-290-3520	Eligibility.
170-290-3530	Verifying consumers' information.
170-290-3540	Eligibility -- Family size.
170-290-3550	Eligibility -- Special circumstances for two-parent families.
170-290-3555	Eligibility -- Approved activities.
Rights and Responsibilities
170-290-3560	Consumers' rights.
170-290-3565	Consumers' responsibilities.
170-290-3566	Subsidized child care providers' responsibilities.
170-290-3570	Notification of changes.
170-290-3580	Failure to report changes.
170-290-3590	DSHS's responsibilities to consumers.
Income and Copayment Calculations
170-290-3610	Countable income.
170-290-3620	Calculation of income.
170-290-3630	Excluded income and deductions.
170-290-3640	Determining income eligibility and copayment.
170-290-3650	Change in copayment.
170-290-3660	Eligibility period.
Start Dates and Eligibility Period
170-290-3665	When SCC program subsidies start.
170-290-3690	Denial of benefits -- Date of redetermining eligibility.
Notice
170-290-3720	Notice of payment changes.
170-290-3730	When notice of payment changes is not required.
Eligible Providers and Rates
170-290-3750	Eligible child care providers.
170-290-3760	SCC subsidy rates -- Effective date.
170-290-3770	Authorized SCC payments.
170-290-3790	When additional SCC subsidy payments are authorized.
170-290-3800	Eligible provider capacity and payment.
Review Process
170-290-3840	New eligibility period.
Payment Discrepancies
170-290-3850	Payment discrepancies generally.
170-290-3855	Termination of and redetermining eligibility for SCC program subsidies.
Administrative Hearings -- SCC
170-290-3860	Right to request an administrative hearing.
170-290-3865	Receipt of SCC program subsidies pending the outcome of an administrative hearing.