Document the reason(s) for ineligibility and notify the client in writing if you determine an applicant family is not eligible for child care assistance. The agency must mail a notice of denial of assistance to the applicant within 30 calendar days after receiving the application. You may extend the response time by 15 calendar days with the consent of the applicant.

Include the following in the denial notice:

If the family submitted required verifications to establish eligibility by the end of the application processing period, the denial must not take effect.

Legal authority

Minnesota Statutes, 119B.025,subd. 1
Minnesota Rules 3400.0035, Subp 4