Section 110-15-0109 - Reapplication(1) For WCCC benefits to be continued without interruption into the new eligibility period, consumers must reapply for WCCC benefits on or before the end date of their current eligibility period.(2) Determination of consumers' eligibility to receive uninterrupted WCCC benefits beyond their current eligibility period will be made pursuant to the eligibility rules contained in this chapter.(3) Consumers who reapply on or before the end date of their current WCCC eligibility period may receive continued uninterrupted benefits through second tier eligibility if their household's countable monthly income is greater than 60 percent but less than or equal to 65 percent of the SMI. If their household's total countable monthly income is greater than 65 percent of the SMI, the reapplication will be denied.
(4) For consumers who submit a reapplication after the last day of the current eligibility period and meet all WCCC eligibility requirements, benefits will begin: (a) On the date their reapplication is entered into DCYF's automated system or the date their reapplication is date-stamped as received by DCYF, whichever date is earlier;(b) When they are working or participating in an approved activity; and(c) Their children are receiving care from an approved provider.(5) Newly eligible households must begin care within 12 months of the eligibility determination date. Households that do not begin care within 12 months must reapply in order to qualify for WCCC benefits.Wash. Admin. Code § 110-15-0109
WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-15-0109, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18Amended by WSR 19-08-020, Filed 3/26/2019, effective 4/26/2019Amended by WSR 22-05-007, Filed 2/3/2022, effective 3/6/2022Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.070, chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 16-19-107, § 170-290-0109, filed 9/21/16, effective 10/22/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 16-09-059, § 170-290-0109, filed 4/15/16, effective 5/16/16. Statutory Authority: Chapter 43.215 RCW, RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 2011 1st sp.s. c 42, 2011 1st sp.s. c 50, and 2006 c 265 § 501. WSR 11-18-001, § 170-290-0109, filed 8/24/11, effective 9/24/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, 2006 c 265, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 09-22-043, § 170-290-0109, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09.