Md. Code Regs. 13A.14.07.04

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 13A.14.07.04 - Applications

A. The Office shall accept applications for an award only from providers.

B. To apply for an award, the provider shall submit to the Office a complete application, which includes:

(1) An application form, supplied by the Office, which is completed and signed by the applicant;

(2) Documentation of each expense claimed for reimbursement, which shall consist of the original or a copy of a dated sales slip or other written receipt which shows the specific nature and amount of the expense; and

(3) Any other relevant information required by the Office, which may include written verification of the applicant's annual family income.

C. An applicant may be determined eligible for an award if:

(1) The application is complete;

(2) No enforcement action by the Office against the applicant has been in effect or initiated during the applicant's current family day care registration period; and

(3) The applicant's annual family income does not exceed 60 percent of the State median income (SMI) for the applicant's family size during the current October 1-September 30 period.

D. Determination of Eligibility.

(1) The Office shall determine an applicant's eligibility within 35 calendar days after a complete application is received by the Office.

(2) The month in which the Office determines an applicant's eligibility is considered the applicant's first month of eligibility.

(3) Determination by the Office that an applicant is eligible for an award does not guarantee that an award will be made to the applicant.

E. Notification.

(1) Within 15 calendar days of determining an applicant's eligibility, the Office shall notify the applicant in writing of the outcome of that determination.

(2) If the applicant is found eligible for an award, the notification shall state that, pursuant to Regulation .05 of this chapter:

(a) Awards are made on the basis of assigned award priority and the availability of funding; and

(b) If an award is not made to the applicant on the basis of the applicant's first month of eligibility, the applicant shall be reconsidered for an award during each of the next 2 months.

(3) If the applicant is found ineligible for an award, the Office shall:

(a) Specify the reason for ineligibility; and

(b) Return to the applicant all application materials submitted by the applicant.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.14.07.04

Regulation .04 amended effective 42:15 Md. R. 1015, eff.8/3/2015