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MFIP Employment Services Manual

MFIP Employment Services Manual


16.39 Medical Restrictions & Child Care

ISSUE DATE: 09/2020

Child care can be authorized for some situations in which medical restrictions temporarily prevent other activities, including:

  • · Medical Restrictions due to pregnancy – such as bed rest, appointments with doctors, nutritionists and public health nurses.
  • · Short-term medical restrictions – for medical appointments and activities needed to improve health or recovery, such as doctors’ appointments, physical therapy, and dialysis.


    • Impact of medical leave during 12-month eligibility period for child care assistance

    Status of Participation in Employment Plan Activities

    Schedule Reporter

    12-Month Reporter

    Participating for any number of hours in any activities.

    Care would decrease based on activity schedule.

    Care continues at same level.

    Not participating but expected to return after leave.

    If they are involved in other activity: care would decrease based on activity schedule.

    If they meet CCAP medical leave policy conditions: care continues for a limited period of time. See Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual 9.15.3 (Care During Temporary Breaks from Authorized Activities).

    If they are on a temporary leave from all activities and do not meet the CCAP medical leave policy conditions: care is suspended. See     Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) Policy Manual 9.15.3 (Care During Temporary Breaks from Authorized Activities).

    Care continues at same level (temporary leave of absence).

    Not participating and not expected to return after leave.
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    Care continues at same level for up to 3 months or until redetermination, whichever occurs first (Extended Eligibility).

    Care continues at same level for up to 3 months or until redetermination, whichever occurs first (Extended Eligibility).


    Impact of medical leave on redetermination of child care assistance

    Status of Participation in Employment Plan activities

    Schedule Reporter

    12-Month Reporter

    Participating for any number of hours in any activities.

    Care is authorized based on activity participation.

    Care is authorized based on activity participation.

    Not participating but expected to return after leave.

  • · Care authorization ends with a 15-day notice.
  • · Eligibility continues for a limited time.
  • · Care authorization ends with a 15-day notice.
  • · Eligibility continues for a limited time.

    • Not participating and not expected to return after leave.

  • · Care authorization ends with a 15- day notice.
  • · Eligibility may end.
  • · Care authorization ends with a 15- day notice.
  • · Eligibility may end.

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