Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part II - Public Assistance Manual
Subpart C - Eligibility Requirements
Chapter 168 - CHILD CARE
VERIFICATION
Section 168.41 - Verification requirements

(1) Before authorizing the initial child care payment, the CAO will determine the following:

(2) When the parent/caretaker provides verification to the Department that indicates a change in eligibility, payment will be reduced, terminated or increased, as appropriate, upon issuance of appropriate notice to the parent/caretaker, in accordance with §§ 133.4 and 168.101 (relating to procedures; and appeal and fair hearing).

(3) Child care costs shall be verified monthly on a form specified by the Department or by a written statement signed by the provider or by a collateral contact by the Department with the child care provider.

(4) A collateral contact will be used whenever necessary to ensure that payment is made in advance of the date that payment is required by the child care provider consistent with § 168.1(b)(3) (relating to policy on payment of child care). When a child care payment is authorized based on a collateral contact with or by a written statement from the provider, verification of the charge for child care on a form specified by the Department shall be submitted to the Department within 30 days of the first day child care costs were incurred. The Department will assist the client, as needed, to obtain a completed verification form from the provider. Failure to provide verification within the specified time period could result in nonauthorization of the child care payment.

(5) Verification of factors other than cost relating to the need for child care shall consist of collateral contacts with, or written statements from, employers, prospective employers, physicians, licensed psychologists, school officials, training providers or pay stubs. Information previously verified need not be reverified unless it is subject to change.