ADVERSE ACTIONS MANUAL
See the MEC² User Manual page Copay Fee Changes for more information. When a copay fee is supposed to increase in the future (first adverse action) and an approval to close the case is done prior to the effective date of the copay fee increase (due to a second adverse action) and then the case is approved eligible within 15 days of the effective date of the copay fee increase or the case is reinstated, the copay effective date will be later to allow for another 15-day notice. See also the MEC² User Manual Overlapping Adverse Action Periods Workaround. Note that if the reason for the first closure is resolved prior to the effective date, the case will remain open until the closure date on the manual notice.Ğxplain that the case is still scheduled to close as of the date on the first notice.In cases where a second adverse action is given during the first 15-day notice period of case closure, workers need to send a manual adverse action notice and should add a worker comment to the second adverse action notice with the following information: MEC2 cannot process overlapping adverse action periods when a case is closing. If a 15-day adverse action closing notice is already in effect for one reason and prior to that original closing date a worker approves a second adverse action for case closure, the worker must give 15-day notice for each action. Competencies means the measurable or observable knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics required by a position. Band means a work level or pay range within an occupational cluster. A notice must be sent indicating the effective date of the change. Adverse action means a furlough for 30 days or less, a suspension, a demotion, a reduction in pay, or a removal. Reasons can include increased authorized hours, decreased copayment, and continuation of payment awaiting appeal decision. When the action is not adverse, a 15-day notice is NOT required. If the family corrects the condition requiring the adverse action before the effective date of the adverse action, the adverse action must not take effect. Ěccept the adverse action being taken, and potentially receive reimbursement for child care expenses incurred while the appeal is pending, if the family wins the appeal.Ĝontinue to receive child care assistance at the previous level while the appeal is pending, and be responsible for any overpayments that may result.The choices available if they choose to appeal:.The right to appeal and receive a fair hearing and the procedure for doing so.The basis for your action in statute, rule or your County and Tribal Child Care Fund Plan.Ě description of the action you’re taking on the case.See Chapter 12.1 ( 15-Day Notice Requirements) for the exceptions. Notice to families of adverse actionįamilies must be given a 15 calendar day notice when an adverse action is taken on their case. See Chapter 12.3.12 ( Termination N otices - Family). See Chapter 12.1 ( 15- D ay N otice R equirements) for the exceptions. Provide the required 15-day adverse action notice for all negative actions except when adverse action notice requirements are waived. The family’s provider loses eligibility.( Approval N otices - Family) and Chapter 12.3.6 ( Denial N otices - Family). Notify applicants of approval or denial of eligibility for child care assistance.
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