The bill amends Section 237A.13 of the Iowa Code to enhance the reimbursement process for child care providers participating in the child care assistance program. It allows providers to choose between biweekly or monthly billing and mandates that the Department of Human Services pay providers based on full-day rates for each day they care for a child enrolled in the program, irrespective of whether the child was in their care for the entire day. This change aims to provide more financial stability for child care providers by ensuring they receive full compensation for their services.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Department must remit payment to providers within ten business days of receiving a bill or claim for services. If there are any errors or omissions in the billing, the Department is required to notify the provider within five business days and will only issue payment after receiving the corrected billing. This amendment seeks to streamline the payment process and improve the overall efficiency of the child care assistance program.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 237A.13