(1) For the SCC program, DCYF determines consumers' family income eligibility and copayment by:
(a) Their family size as defined under WAC
110-15-3540;
(b) Their average monthly income as calculated under WAC
110-15-3620; and
(c) Their family's average monthly income as compared to the SMI.
(2) At application and reapplication, consumers are not eligible for the SCC program when their family income is above the maximum eligibility limit as provided in WAC
110-15-0005.
(3) SCC will assign a copayment amount based on families' countable income. Consumers pay the copayment directly to their child care providers.
(4) SCC does not prorate copayments.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.216.055 and
43.216.065. WSR 22-05-007, § 110-15-3640, filed 2/3/22, effective 3/6/22. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-15-3640, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.215.070, chapter
43.215 RCW. WSR 16-19-107, § 170-290-3640, 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, § 170-290-3640, filed 4/15/16, effective 5/16/16; WSR 11-12-078, § 170-290-3640, filed 5/31/11, effective 7/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.215.060,
43.215.070, 2006 c 265, and chapter
43.215 RCW. WSR 09-22-043, § 170-290-3640, filed 10/28/09, effective 12/1/09.]