HRDG 4080.2 - Section B – Benefits Schedule, Eligibility, Ineligibility and Denial Criteria
Last Modified: Jun 2, 2020
Subchapter 4080.2
Child Care Tuition Assistance Program
Section B – Benefits Schedule, Eligibility, Ineligibility and Denial Criteria |
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Benefits Schedule |
The chart below describes how benefits will be determined for eligible employees.
If the employee’s total family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is:* |
Then the Agency will pay this percentage of actual child care costs: ** |
The maximum monthly subsidy per family is:*** |
Less than $39,000 |
50% |
$500.00 |
$39,000 - $51,000 |
30% |
$300.00 |
$51,000 - $59,999 |
20% |
$200.00 |
*Total Family Income refers to Adjusted Gross Income for the Tax Year.
**The benefits will be reduced by the amount of other state or local child care employees receive.
***Monthly subsidy amounts apply to the total monthly costs of child care not cost per child.
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Eligibility |
Employees, including new hires, that have a child(en) up to and including age 13 or a disabled child through age 18 in day care, may be eligible to apply. The basic eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Hold a permanent, temporary or term position with an appointment that lasts more than one year. Both full-time and part-time employees are eligible;
- Have a combined Total Family Income of less than $60,000 per year; and
- Use or be willing to obtain a licensed or regulated child care provider.
Married employees must not be separated from their spouses and the spouse must meet one of the following conditions:
- Working;
- Enrolled in full-time studies; or
- Unable to care for the child(ren).
Note: This does not mean that the employee then becomes ineligible however, they must notify the CCTAP Program Coordinator and the APHIS Program Contractor regarding their change in marital status.
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Ineligibilty |
The following employees are not eligible to participate in this program:
- Intermittents;
- Contractors;
- Temporary employees with a not-to-exceed date of less than 1 year; or
- Employees with a total family income of $60,000 or more per year.
Note: Temporary employees whose appointments are extended may apply upon a one-year extension.
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Denial Criteria |
CCTAP application denials will only occur if an employee does not:
- Provide acceptable documentation; or
- Meet the eligibility requirements.
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