1. (1) A homeless grace period (HGP) is established as described in this section.

2. (2) A family experiencing homelessness at the time the consumer applies for child care subsidy is eligible for HGP under this section when:

   1. (a) They meet all eligibility requirements described in WAC 110-15-0005, except for WAC 110-15-0005 (1)(d) and (f); and
   2. (b) Their household income is under 85 percent of the state median income (SMI).

3. (3) Consumers approved by DCYF for HGP are eligible to receive:

   1. (a) A 12-month certification period;
   2. (b) A copayment waiver; and
   3. (c) An authorization for full-time care as described in WAC 110-15-0190.
4. (4) Consumers approved under HGP are not subject to overpayment unless the consumer obtained benefits by failing to report accurate information that resulted in an error in determining the consumer's eligibility for HGP.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.215 and 43.216 RCW. WSR 23-23-082, § 110-15-0023, filed 11/13/23, effective 12/14/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.216.055 and 43.216.065. WSR 20-15-161, § 110-15-0023, filed 7/22/20, effective 8/22/20. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-15-0023, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.215.060, 43.215.070, and chapter 43.215 RCW. WSR 17-12-013, § 170-290-0023, filed 5/26/17, effective 6/26/17.]