911 REDETERMINATION OF NH CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP (FAM)

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NH Child Care Scholarship eligibility is determined for a 12-month period of time, regardless of eligibility for other programs of assistance. This is called the certification period. Individuals are required to complete a timely redetermination, and be found eligible for the NH Child Care Scholarship Program, to continue beyond the current certification period. If the individual fails to complete a timely redetermination by the end of the certification period, NH Child Care Scholarship automatically terminates and the child care provider link ends, without additional notice.

To complete a timely redetermination, it is the individual’s responsibility to comply with the following by the last date of the certification period:

●    complete and return a redetermination form (BFA Form 800R, Application for Continued Eligibility for Financial, Medical, Child Care and SNAP Benefits or an online Redetermination Application via NH EASY);

●    participate in a personal interview, if required; and

●    provide all required verification.

A new Form 1863, Child Care Provider Verification, is not required at the redetermination if there is no change in the child care provider information. 

If at redetermination the family’s income exceeds 85% of SMI, NH Child Care Scholarship eligibility will terminate and child care will close.

If the individual provides the redetermination application (BFA Form 800R or an online redetermination) within the certification period, but fails to provide all the required verification, allow the individual 10 calendar days from the date the FSS takes action on the application to provide the required verification. If all verification is provided within 10 calendar days, re-open child care without a gap in eligibility. If all verification is not provided within 10 calendar days, the individual must reapply, and will be subject to a wait list, if one is in effect.