FAA2.M Welfare Reform (WERE/CODC/CODF) : 06 CA Family Benefit Cap Period (FBCP) - Overview : E FBCP Exempt Child : .03 First Child of a Participant Under 18
First Child of a Participant Under 18
 
(01/01/17 - 12/31/17)
The first child, either by birth or adoption, of a participant under 18 is exempt from the Family Benefit Cap Period (FBCP) as the mother has not been assigned an FBCP. The FBCP is assigned to a minor parent starting with the first month they receive CA as a parent.
 
NOTE In the case of a multiple birth or adoption, all the children from the first pregnancy or adoption are considered the first child.
 
When the child is determined eligible for CA, complete the following:
 
●Key F in the WERE EXPT RSN AF field.
●Key IN in the PT field on SEPA.
●Document CADO with the following:
The name of the minor parent
The name and date of birth or adoption of the child
The F WERE Exempt Reason Code was used
●Place the Benefit Cap Grid: Determining the BC Child (FAA‑1302A) form or FAA1583A Electronic benefit Cap Determination unity form form in the case file(g).