Bill > HF344

This bill modifies Iowa's state child care assistance program (CCA) reimbursement policy by requiring the department of health and human services to reimburse child care providers at their standard private-pay rate, rather than the current method which previously set reimbursement rates at the lesser of the provider's private-pay rate or a state-determined rate that varied based on factors like provider type, child age, and quality rating. Under the new provision, child care providers will be guaranteed reimbursement at the full rate they would typically charge families paying out of pocket, which eliminates the previous practice that allowed providers to collect additional fees from families participating in the CCA program when the state's reimbursement rate was lower than their standard rate. This change aims to provide more consistent and fair compensation for child care providers while potentially reducing financial strain on families participating in the state child care assistance program.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF344