Bill
HF 343
Bill HF 343 ensures child care providers receive full-day reimbursement rates, boosting their revenue and supporting families using child care assistance programs.
Bill Number: HF 343
Title: A bill for an act relating to the reimbursement of child care providers from the child care assistance program.
Status: Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services
Introduced Date: February 12, 2025
Classification: Bill
Subject: Child Care
The primary purpose of Bill HF 343 is to amend the reimbursement process for child care providers participating in the state’s child care assistance program. The bill aims to ensure that providers receive full-day reimbursement rates for each day they care for a child enrolled in the program, regardless of the actual hours the child spends in their care.
Reimbursement Rates:
The bill stipulates that the Department of Human Services (DHS) will pay child care providers based on full-day rates for each day a child is enrolled, even if the child does not stay for the entire day. This represents a significant change from current law, which allows for reduced payments if a child is cared for less than a full day.
Billing Options:
Providers will have the option to choose between biweekly or monthly billing cycles for the services they provide under the program.
Payment Timeline:
The DHS is required to remit payment to providers within ten business days of receiving a bill or claim for services. If there are errors or omissions in the billing, the department must notify the provider within five business days and will remit payment within ten business days of receiving the corrected billing.
Child Care Providers:
The bill directly impacts child care providers who participate in the child care assistance program, potentially increasing their revenue by ensuring full-day reimbursement rates.
Families Utilizing Child Care Assistance:
Families enrolled in the child care assistance program may benefit indirectly from the stability and financial support provided to child care providers, which could lead to improved care options.
Bill HF 343 seeks to enhance the financial stability of child care providers by ensuring they receive full-day reimbursement rates, thereby supporting the overall child care system in the state. This legislative change could have positive implications for both providers and families relying on child care assistance.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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