Wisconsin Department of Children and Families - Division of Early Care and Education
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18.4.1 Copayment Stabilization

If an Assistance Group’s income is at or below 200% FPL at any time, CSAW will assign the Assistance Group (AG) to the Copayment Stabilization period. During the Copayment Stabilization period, CSAW will not allow increases in income to increase the AG’s copayment per hour until the AG’s next eligibility renewal. Once CSAW has assigned the AG to the Copayment Stabilization period, CSAW will not assign the AG to the Exit period (see 18.4.2) until the AG’s next eligibility renewal.

 

Example: At application in June, Brad’s income places his AG at 175% FPL. In September, Brad receives a $1.00/hour raise, which brings his AG’s income up to 190% FPL. CSAW will not increase Brad’s copayment per hour above the 175% FPL copayment level until his next renewal.

 

This section last updated 11/1/2024