Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 3042.146 - Homelessness(a) At the time of application, the eligibility agency may grant a period of presumptive eligibility to a parent or caretaker who is experiencing homelessness as defined in § 3042.3 (relating to definitions) for a temporary period not to exceed 92 calendar days.(b) A parent or caretaker who is experiencing homelessness may be permitted to substitute job search activities to meet the work requirement specified in § 3042.33 (relating to work, education and training) for the duration of the period of presumptive eligibility for a temporary period not to exceed 92 calendar days.(c) A parent or caretaker may be permitted to self-certify their status as experiencing homelessness as specified in § 3042.63 (relating to self-certification) to qualify for and be granted a period of presumptive eligibility for a temporary period not to exceed 92 calendar days.(d) Except as specified in subsections (e) and (f), the eligibility agency will grant a waiver to families who are experiencing homelessness the balance of the 12-month eligibility period following verification being provided to the eligibility agency.(e) The following requirements of this chapter may not be waived: (1) Age of the child as specified in § 3042.11(b) and (c) (relating to provision of subsidized child care).(2) Income limits as specified in § 3042.31 (relating to financial eligibility).(3) State residency as specified in § 3042.32 (relating to residence).(4) The minimum number of hours of work, education or training as specified in § 3042.33 (relating to work, education and training), subject to the provisions in subsection (b).(5) Citizenship as specified in § 3042.36 (relating to citizenship).(6) The number of paid absences as specified in § 3042.18 (relating to absence).(f) The following requirements of this chapter may be waived for a temporary period not to exceed 92 calendar days: (1) Verification requirements as specified in §§ 3042.61-3042.74 (relating to self-certification and verification).(2) The amount of the copayment as specified in § 3042.98 (relating to copayment determination).(g) The eligibility agency shall utilize and accept the Department's form providing for verification by documentary evidence, third party statement or self-certification as acceptable verification of homelessness. The following apply: (1) If the eligibility agency does not receive the required verifications before expiration of the 92-day period specified in subsection (f), or if the family is determined ineligible, the eligibility agency shall take the necessary steps to terminate the temporary eligibility with proper notification to the family as specified in § 3042.155 (relating to notice of adverse action).(2) If a family is determined ineligible at any time during a temporary period of presumptive eligibility, services received during the 92-day period are not considered an error or improper payment. The eligibility agency will pay the amount owed to a child care provider for services provided during the temporary period of presumptive eligibility.(h) At the end of a 92-day temporary period of presumptive eligibility, the eligibility agency may establish a new 12-month eligibility period and reset the redetermination due date.Adopted by Pennsylvania Bulletin, Vol 53, No. 50. December 16, 2023, effective 12/16/2023