Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 168.17 - Eligible childrenTo be eligible for a child care payment, the budget group shall include a child who meets the following criteria. The child meets the following conditions:
(1) Is a TANF dependent child under Chapter 153 (relating to deprivation of support or care) and § 145.43(a)(1) (relating to requirements) or would qualify as a TANF dependent child under Chapter 153 and § 145.43(a)(1) except for receipt of SSI or foster care benefits.(2) Meets one of the following conditions: (i) Is under 13 years of age.(ii) Is 13 years of age or older but under 19 years of age and is physically or mentally incapable of caring for himself as verified by a physician or licensed psychologist.(3) Is age appropriately immunized. If the child does not have age-appropriate immunizations, the parent/caretaker has 90 days to obtain and document immunizations for the child unless one of the following applies: (i) The parent/caretaker objects to immunizations on religious grounds.(ii) The child's medical condition contraindicates immunizations as verified by a physician.The provisions of this § 168.17 amended January 8, 1999, effective 2/1/1999, 29 Pa.B. 271; amended December 29, 2006, effective 12/30/2006, 36 Pa.B. 7961.