Bill > HF343

This bill modifies Iowa's child care assistance program reimbursement rules by requiring the Department of Human Services to pay child care providers full-day rates for each day a child is enrolled in the program, even if the child does not remain in care for the entire day. Previously, providers could be paid less than full-day rates if a child was present for only part of a day. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow providers to choose between biweekly or monthly billing and require the department to remit payment within ten business days of receiving a bill, with provisions for addressing potential errors or omissions in billing submissions. This change aims to provide more financial stability for child care providers by ensuring they receive consistent full-day compensation, regardless of the exact hours a child spends in their care.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF343