The bill amends Section 237A.13, subsection 6 of the Iowa Code to change the reimbursement structure for child care providers participating in the state child care assistance program. It removes the previous provision that allowed child care providers to charge additional fees to families if their private-pay rates exceeded the state's reimbursement rate. Instead, the bill mandates that the Department of Health and Human Services reimburse child care providers at the rate they would typically charge a private-pay family for child care.

This change aims to simplify the reimbursement process and ensure that child care providers receive compensation that reflects their standard rates, rather than being limited by state-set reimbursement rates. The bill seeks to enhance the financial viability of child care providers while maintaining support for families utilizing state assistance.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 237A.13