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Pregnant Person in an AU with Another Eligible Child, or Otherwise Eligible SSI/SSP Child
AU Composition
When aid is paid on the basis of another eligible child or otherwise eligible SSI child, this is not considered a PPO case. It is NOT necessary to establish deprivation for the unborn.
The AU is set up based on the child for whom aid has been requested without consideration of the pregnancy.
Eligibility
Effective July 1, 2022, an otherwise eligible pregnant person with one or more needy children is eligible for the pregnancy special need (PSN) payment:
- Whether or not there is deprivation for the unborn,
- From the first of the month in which the request for the PSN is received, if medical verification of the pregnancy is subsequently provided, and
- Refer to Medical Verification.
- Continues for the duration of the pregnancy.
Should the pregnancy end prior to the estimated delivery date, not resulting in the birth of a child, the monthly PSN payment shall discontinue at the end of the month following the month in which the person reports the end of their pregnancy.
This includes a pregnant needy caretaker relative in an adult only, AU-of-One/PPO when the child, on whom deprivation is based, is an otherwise eligible SSI/SSP child, Foster Care child, or a Kin-GAP child. Refer to Needy & Non-Needy Caretaker Relatives
Adding Newborn to AU
When the child is born and there are other eligible children in the AU:
- A CW 8/CW 8A is required to establish eligibility for the newborn. Deprivation must be established, conditions of eligibility met and appropriate referrals made.
- A SAWS 2 is required if the other parent of the newborn is being added at the same time. This occurs if the other parent of the newborn is not the other parent of any of the other eligible child(ren) or has just returned to the home.
If there is no deprivation for the newborn, the CW 8/CW 8A/SAWS 2 is not necessary. This newborn is an ineligible child and cannot be included in the AU in this situation. It must be determined if:
- The newborn is a non-AU member,
- The other parent is a non-AU member, and
- Their income and needs must be considered.
If newborn and other parent are ineligible, the pregnancy special need must be discontinued at the end of the payment period in which the birth occurred, with a timely notice of action.
Related Topics
Caretaker Relative Requirements
Chart of Relatives Who May Be Caretaker Relatives for Eligible Child
Determining Caretaker Relative
Needy & Non-Needy Caretaker Relatives
Approved Relative Caregiver (ARC) Funding Option Program